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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Healthy Living
Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the
pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity,
and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back
pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
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Asthma
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
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Children's Health
You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.
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Staying Healthy
You can take some important steps to keep yourself healthy. Here are suggestions from the American Academy of Family Physicians:
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Don't smoke or use any form of tobacco.
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Eat a healthy diet.
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Exercise regularly. Check with your health care provider before starting to exercise if you have been sedentary.
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Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
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Don't use illegal drugs.
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Practice safe sex.
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Use a seat belt when riding in any vehicle.
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See your health care provider regularly for preventive care.