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Getting in shape after having a baby
A baby can be a great motivator to finally set healthy habits that stick — beginning with exercise. Mayo Clinic experts weigh in.
Going up? Take the stairs
Work a little extra activity into your day by skipping the elevator when you can. Start by taking the stairs anytime you go up or down one floor. Then work your way up to three or four floors or more. Better yet, make climbing stairs a workout in itself.
Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry
Learn about different tick species and some of the diseases they may carry.
Headache
Headache: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this painful symptom.
Heart attack symptoms: Know what's a medical emergency
Watch for these heart attack symptoms.
Heart palpitations
Know when and how feelings of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat are treated.
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry
Chest pain? Learn the potentially lifesaving difference between heartburn and a heart attack.
Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather
Use these tips to avoid problems when exercising outdoors in hot weather.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
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