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For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy

Your Health Online: In this section of the Web site, you can become an active participant in enhancing your healthy lifestyle. You may explore information about various diseases, treatments, surgical procedures, prescription drugs and health risks. Get your daily dose of information from HealthDay to stay on top of the ever-changing world of healthcare.

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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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Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious, chronic condition. Taking care of yourself, following your treatment plan and making lifestyle changes will help you manage symptoms and stay healthy.

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Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.

Today's Health News

Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found

Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families

Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species

Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says

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C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells

And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say

Health Tip of the Day

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.