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Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms. If high blood pressure remains unchecked, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and more. You can stop this silent killer — if you catch it in time.

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Heart Disease
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

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Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

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Animation:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Animation

Calculator:

Ovulation Date Tool

Clinical Wizard:

Heart Disease Risk Factors Clinical Wizard

Podcast:

Podcast: Obesity Epidemic Drives Dramatic Rise in Diabetes

Quiz:

Kidney Stones Quiz

Risk Assessment:

Alcohol Use Assessment

Video:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Health Tip of the Day

CO Safety Tips

A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is the best way to protect your family against this deadly gas. But paying careful attention to anything in or around your home that burns fuel can prevent potential problems. Follow these CO safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Don't run a car engine or other fuel burner in a garage, even if the doors are open.
Inspect your vehicle for exhaust leaks.
Check furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves, portable heaters and your chimney for leaks and cracks.
Never use a barbecue grill in a garage or other enclosed areas.

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