Category: Healthy Living

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Digestive Health Facts for You to Digest

We all use our digestive system every day, every time we eat and drink. Many of us take this complex system for granted, so take time to understand how it works so you can keep it healthy.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Heart Failure Medicine

Remembering to take your medications is important. Learn what else can you do to get the most out of your heart failure medicines.

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Mindfulness Activities for Stress Management

Being aware and accepting of your current situation can help you manage any stress you might feel. It can also help you enjoy life more when all is well. Learn how to be more mindful with the activities listed here.

How to Manage High Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart

Have you been told you have high cholesterol? Learning how to manage this condition can help you protect your heart.

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What’s the Best Kind of Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes?

If you have Type 2 diabetes, your provider may have recommended that you exercise regularly. But when is the best time? And what should you do? Here are some tips to get you started.

What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Symptoms

Each year, around 800,000 Americans have a stroke, a medical emergency that can have a debilitating effect on the brain and body. Knowing stroke symptoms is the first step toward protecting your health.

Weight-Loss Medications and Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know

The hype about newer weight-loss medications is everywhere. Should you take them? Can they help you lose even more weight following bariatric surgery?

How Portion Control and Mindful Eating Can Benefit Your Health

Do you have goals to lose weight or eat healthier? Working on portion control can be a great place to start.

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Filling Your Plate with Foods that Lower Cholesterol

People with high cholesterol have likely received advice from their providers about managing their condition. In addition to taking medications, making heart-healthy lifestyle changes, like losing weight, working out regularly and eating a healthy, nutritious diet, can help.

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Take a Stroll Through the Heart Health Benefits of Walking

You probably know that getting regular exercise is good for your health, but you may have wondered whether walking counts. There’s good news: Yes, walking counts—and there are many heart health benefits of walking.