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Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Some research indicates a link between head injuries and Alzheimer's disease. So what's your risk?
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer?
Fibrocystic breast changes are common and not linked to increased risk of breast cancer.
Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options
Don't skip breakfast because you're short on time. Try these fast and healthy breakfast ideas.
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Understand the possible risks of hot tub use during pregnancy.
How is brown fat different from other fat?
Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat, dubbed brown fat, that appears to burn regular fat.
What do the dates on food packages mean?
Get to know what the dates on food packages mean, including the 'sell by' and 'best if used by' dates.
Lower your risk of breast cancer
Research shows that lifestyle changes can lower your risk of breast cancer, even if you're at high risk. To lower your risk: 1. Limit alcohol. Even small amounts increase your risk. 2. Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy. 3. Be physically active. 4. Maintain a healthy weight.
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease
Exercise, mental stimulation and diet may be helpful in reducing Alzheimer's disease risk.
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