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Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts
Find out about the benefits of working out with a long-lasting disease and how to exercise safely.
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment
Find out why your doctor tests your blood during cancer treatment and what signs and symptoms may signal a low blood cell count.
Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers
Niacin is a B vitamin that can boost levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the 'good' cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Find out more.
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What's best?
Confused about which angina treatment — stents, medicine or lifestyle changes — to choose? Find out more.
Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you
Medicine options to treat depression include SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs and other drugs.
Choosing blood pressure medicines
Get to know the options when it comes to treating high blood pressure.
Weight-loss surgery: Is it an option for you?
Weight-loss surgery is one part of a treatment plan for weight loss. Learn about the criteria and what is expected of you.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Determine your fitness level with this simple fitness assessment.
Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills
If you find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or you have other long-term sleep problems, behavior therapy can help. Learn what's causing your sleep problems.
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
Get an idea of what to expect during chemotherapy so you can plan ahead for head coverings or treatments to reduce hair loss, such as cooling caps.
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