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Ask for support to achieve your health goals
Making healthy lifestyle changes isn't easy. Challenges will come up. Seeking support can make the difference between reaching your goals — or not.
Blood donation
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Check your weight-loss readiness
Weight loss requires commitment. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine your readiness: 1. Am I willing to change my eating and activity habits? 2. Do I have the time to spend on making changes? 3. Or am I too distracted by stress and other pressures? Talk to your doctor if you need help addressing stressors or emotions that seem like obstacles to your readiness.
Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.
Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work
Find out how different COVID-19 vaccines cause your body to create antibodies that will fight the COVID-19 virus.
Getting healthy starts with changing your mindset
A healthy mindset is key to achieving your wellness goals. Learn new approaches to overcoming negative self-talk and all-or-nothing thinking.
Getting past a weight-loss plateau
Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.
Growth plate fractures
Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
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.
Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.
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