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12 Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
/in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your Way /byHeart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.
6 Ways to Master Your Job Search
/in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your Way /byBeing out of work is always a frustrating situation. There are some specific strategies to help you rise above other job candidates.
A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away
/in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your Way /byYou can avoid the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu shot.
A Woman’s Guide to Beating Heart Disease
/in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your Way /bySurveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health threat. But it’s the nation’s number one killer, and women are its prime target.
About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
/in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your Way /byClinical trials are studies, managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Assessment
/in Aging Gracefully, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments, Young & On Your Way /byMost people get an occasional bout of heartburn—that burning feeling in the chest about a half-hour after eating. But if you get it often, you may have GERD.