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  • Put Your Knowledge of 'My Plate' to the Test

    The federal government's personalized food plan—called My Plate—is the latest version of a guide to good nutrition that started years ago with the Four Food Groups. Find out how much you know about the current dietary guidelines.

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  • Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

    The exact  cause of someone’s prostate cancer may not be known. But certain risk factors  can make it more likely for a person to have cancer. And some of those factors are within your control.

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  • Safety Checklist for Parents

    You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions and using common sense.

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WELLNESS CENTER
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.
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
If you’re more than 100 pounds overweight, bariatric surgery may be the solution for you. Use this center to learn about the different types of procedures and the risks and benefits of each.
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.
    INTERACTIVE TOOLS

    Answer this one: Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? Learn the answer to this and other prevention questions by taking this multiple choice quiz.

    Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.

    Endometriosis is a common condition among women. It affects about 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Find out if you're at risk for it.

      MULTIMEDIA

      A heart murmur is blood flow in the heart that makes a noise. Heart murmurs are common in children, and most often a normal part of growth. See how a heart murmur occurs, and when it may need to be treated.

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