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  • Your Guide to Flu and Shingles Vaccines

    Check out this handy chart to determine whoo needs flu and shingles vaccines and how they can help.

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  • Winterize Your Exercise

    Sure, the weather is frightful, but don't let that stop you from getting the exercise your body needs. Add some variety to your winter workouts by trying outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Or get your heart pumping by tossing snowballs, building a snowman, or sliding downhill on a sled.

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  • Apricot-Orange Bread

    This bread is low in all the right places— saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium—without losing any taste and texture. In fact, you could say it has great a-peel.

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  • You never outgrow your need for vaccines. Talk with your healthcare provider about which ones you should get.

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WELLNESS CENTER
Nutrition
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.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuroscience focuses on your brain and nervous system, which make up your body’s complex and marvelous command center.
Older Adults
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
    Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge

    If you have diabetes, keeping your condition under control early on will help you avoid complications that may come up later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now.

    Adult BMI Calculator

    Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

    Female Urinary Incontinence Risk Assessment

    Urinary incontinence means that your urine leaks out at times when you are not using the bathroom. This is a common problem for women of all ages. Learn about the risk factors you may have for UI.

      MULTIMEDIA
      Cervical Disk Rupture

      The vertebrae in your spine are cushioned by soft disks. When one of the disks in your neck—the cervical area of your spine—ruptures, the result can be neck pain. Watch this video to find out the possible causes and recommended treatment.

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