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Headaches: Reduce stress to prevent the pain
Headaches seem worse when you're under stress — and stress by itself can trigger headaches.
Healthy meals start with planning
It's easy to put healthy meals on the table with a little planning. This guide will show you how to create balanced meals with proper portion sizes.
Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease
Certain foods can raise your risk of heart conditions. Learn eight ways to get started on a diet that's good for your heart.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Find your fitness level with these simple fitness tests.
How to measure your respiratory rate
Learn how to accurately measure your breathing rate, which is also known as your respiratory rate.
How to take your pulse
Learn two ways to take an accurate pulse, or heart rate.
How to take your temperature
Learn how to get an accurate temperature reading at home, using common types of thermometers.
Humidifiers: Ease skin, breathing symptoms
Find out about different types of these devices. Learn what they can do for you and how to keep them clean.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
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