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Hearing protection
Listen up: One of the most dangerous and subtle toxins in our environment is excessive noise, and noise is invisible. Learn how noise damages your hearing, and how you can prevent noise-related hearing loss.
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February 2009 | |
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Family health history
Collecting your family health history can help you identify your risk for certain diseases. Learn why your health history is important, how to get your family members interested and how to begin the conversation.
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January 2009 | |
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Adult vaccinations
The shots you received as a child won't protect you forever. Whether you reached adulthood this year or decades ago, your need for vaccines never ends. There are vaccines available to protect adults against 14 preventable conditions.
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November 2008 | |
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Web info
Fully 80 percent of U.S. Internet users search for health information online. But in the tangled web of fact and fallacy that is the Internet, how can you know if the health and medical information you dig up is reliable?
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October 2008 | |
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College health
Academic success is strongly linked to health, but many students allow their health to take a back seat to exams and extracurricular activities. Learn healthy behaviors that can keep you at the top of the class.
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September 2008 | |
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Kids and weight
About 17 percent of U.S. children are overweight, and those extra pounds pack serious health consequences. Learn what parents and caregivers can do to encourage healthy weights for children.
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August 2008 | |
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Water safety
Recreational water activities bring tons of year-round fun, but also some dangers, such as drownings. Familiarize yourself with these water safety tips.
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June/July 2008 | |
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Sun protection
When it comes to outdoor activities, you don't want to be a couch potato, but you don't want to be a baked potato, either. Learn how to protect yourself from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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May 2008 | |
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Stress
Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can cause a host of physical and emotional disorders. Learn the symptoms of stress overload, and what you can do to keep it under control.
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April 2008 | |
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Oral health
Preventing tooth decay and gum disease is an essential part of general health. Brush up on the oral health strategies that will keep your smile bright and your teeth and gums healthy all through life.
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March 2008 | |
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Colds and flu
The common cold and seasonal flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they're caused by different viruses. Learn how to tell the difference between the two, and what to do for each.
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February 2008 | |
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Heart health
Heart-smart strategies can help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The best thing for your heart is to treat it well.
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December 2007 /January 2008 | |
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Food-borne illness
Learning the rules of food safety is as important as learning the rules of the road. From the grocery store to the kitchen table, a few simple steps can help keep you safe from food-borne illness.
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November 2007 | |
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Job health
Whether you work in an office, a store, a school or in one of dozens of other settings, applying ergonomics in your workplace can help reduce stress and eliminate many injuries.
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October 2007 | |
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Home safety
Your home is a happy place, but it can also be a dangerous one. Home accidents result in 21 million injuries requiring medical attention each year.
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September 2007 | |
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Greener living
As you do your part to help the environment, it's important to keep in mind that living green can also improve your health. Learn how you can go green at home, at work and in the community.
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August 2007 | |
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Vehicle safety
Despite significant safety advances, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and injury among 2-year-olds and for all Americans ages 4 to 34. Learn some measures that can make your car safer.
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June/July 2007 | |
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Exercise
Your body was made to move. Research shows that any amount of exercise is better than no exercise. Learn why physical activity is important for your health, and how to get started.
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May 2007 | |
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Talking to your doctor
The average doctor's office visit lasts 15 minutes. So what can you do to manage your own health? Learn tips that will help you get the most out of your health care provider experiences.
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April 2007 | |
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Preparedness
If there is an emergency in your city or community would you be ready? Learn the most important things you can do to be prepared.
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March 2007 | |
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Healthy outdoor air
Millions of Americans live in places where outdoor air pollution makes breathing difficult, or even dangerous to their health. Learn the dos and don'ts of surviving bad air days, and what you can do to improve air quality.
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February 2007 | |
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Helmet safety
Too hard-headed to wear a helmet while bicycling or motorcycling? If so, think again -- while your brain is still intact.
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December 2006/January 2007 | |
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Asthma, allergies
Dust, bugs and pets may be taking a harder toll on your health than you know. Learn what you can do to make your home a healthier place to live.
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November 2006 | |
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Portion sizes
Portion distortion is leading Americans to put more on their plates then they should. Learn more about the problem and how you can better estimate serving sizes.
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October 2006 | |