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A simple test you can do at home may reveal volumes about
your heart health. People whose resting heart rate significantly
increased over a 10-year period had nearly twice the risk of dying of
ischemic heart disease, a new study finds. Learn how to find and
monitor yours.
Text-messaging your friend, brushing your hair, reading a
map—they all seem like harmless everyday activities. But
when you’re behind the wheel, they can be fatal. About 3,000
people were killed in the U.S. last year because of distracted
driving, a new government report finds.
Your money or your health—when it comes to
nutrition, sometimes it can seem like you have to choose. But a few savvy
strategies can help you eat right without breaking the
bank.
Is there a hidden message in
your child’s attendance report? Missing school is a likely
route to poor grades. But it may also be a warning sign of
depression and other mental health problems. Here’s what to do if
your child needs help.
Hormone shifts
during pregnancy cause many changes—swollen breasts, itchy
skin, maybe even a craving for strange foods. Unfortunately, these
hormone swings also increase your risk for having a stroke. Learn
what steps you can take to decrease your risk both before and during
pregnancy.
Colonoscopy
is the most accurate test available to detect colon cancer early,
when it’s most treatable. New research shows the test may
identify cancer in certain areas of the colon better than others.
Properly preparing for your colonoscopy can maximize the
effectiveness of this critical screening test.
