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Healthy Tips for High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries, which carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure is given as two numbers in millimeters of...
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All About Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to narrowing and blocking of the arteries of your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, so learning how you can help to control your...
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Exercise Basics for Better Health
Almost anyone, at any age, can safely do some kind of exercise. You can be active even if you have a long-term condition like heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. Almost nothing is more important to...
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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up often during the night, or get up earlier than you want to? Poor sleep can harm your ability to think, handle stress, and maintain a healthy immune...
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Positive Thinking
Scientists are learning that positive thinking may be good for your health. Benefits of positive thinking may include: Longer life Lower rates of depression Lower risk of death from heart disease...
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About HIV Viral Load
What Is HIV Viral Load? For people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus): “Viral load” is the amount of HIV found in a sample of a person’s blood. Medications for HIV lower (or suppress)...
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Taking Care of Your Oral Health
It’s More Than Brushing Your Teeth When you think about oral health, brushing your teeth might be the first thing that comes to mind. And brushing your teeth is very important. But good oral health is...
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STIs, Screening, and Your Sexual Health
What Are STIs? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from person to person through anal, oral, or vaginal sex. STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are common. STIs can cause...
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When You’re Ready to Quit Tobacco
What’s Your Reason? There are many reasons to quit smoking and using tobacco products. Do you want to Feel healthier? Save money? Stop exposing others to secondhand smoke? Whatever your reason, write...
View ArticleDental Benefit Updates
Starting January 31, 2024, SelectHealth will be covering crowns and root canals in certain circumstances so that you can keep more natural teeth. In addition, replacement dentures and implants will...
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