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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy

You're committed to keeping yourself and your family healthy... This section of our website offers a wide variety of resources for you to better understand your health concerns and maintain your healthy lifestyle. You'll find information about diseases, treatments, surgical procedures, prescription drugs and even vitamins. Try out our calculators and risk assessments to gauge your wellness, or browse the healthy recipes before heading to the grocery store!

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Nutrition
Could your diet use a nutritional tune-up? A healthful diet has many benefits and it doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Add color to your plate with fresh fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains and low-fat dairy, and keep an eye on your portion size. Aim for balance, variety, flexibility and moderation. Learn More

Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery. Learn More

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. Learn More

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Diet and Exercise Help the Heart

A rigorous, short-term diet and exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, says the American Heart Association. A study of obese men found those who consumed a diet high in whole grains, vegetables and fruit and who took a daily walk for 45 to 60 minutes lowered their blood pressure. High blood pressure is a risk factor for congestive heart failure, kidney disease, coronary artery disease and stroke.

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