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Smoking Cessation
You’ve heard all the reasons to stop smoking. You may have thought about quitting or even tried it a time or two. But you may need a little help. Learn how to get ready to quit, how to quit, and how to stay quit for a healthier, smoke-free future.
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Orthopedics
You've heard that it's possible to preserve and strengthen your bones through exercise and a healthy diet. But accidents, genetics and disease can work against even the best of healthy habits. When fractures, sprains, and the wear and tear of daily life get to your bones and joints, you need to know when to take action and the best way to take care of yourself.
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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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Cigarettes Boost Plaque Buildup
Smoking contributes to heart disease by choking off the heart's supply of blood. Byproducts of smoking damage the linings of arteries and promote the buildup of clogging plaque. And these effects extend to the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to most of the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.