Understanding Outpatient Surgery
More than 60 percent of elective surgery procedures in the United States are now performed as outpatient surgeries.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Exercise and Fitness Zone
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity
is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic
disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that
it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.
Heart Health Zone
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.
Skin Health Zone
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects you against bacteria, viruses, dirt, wind, heat and cold. And it serves as a "window" to the body, alerting doctors when something is wrong.
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Health Tip of the Day
A Smooth Way to Go
Smoothies are a tasty way to meld fruit and milk or yogurt into a refreshing drink. Use low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, and it's an even healthier snack. Next time you make a smoothie, let the blender run a little longer than usual to whip more air into it. An air-filled smoothie will fill you up so you'll eat less later, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University.