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Read moreLimit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer. Don't smoke. Control your weight. Be physically active. Breast-feed. Limit dose and duration of hormone therapy. Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution.
Read moreTaking off your glasses and never needing them again is true freedom! LASIK eye surgery can give you that freedom. Imagine being able to open your eyes and see the world more clearly. Thanks to LASIK it is possible. LASIK eye surgery is virtually pain-free and minimally invasive. Before you schedule your surgery make sure you have time to recover. Even minor surgery affects your whole body. If you are sensitive to pain, you will want to take extra care. Though most patients feel only mild discomfort, everyone reacts differently to pain. Below are some helpful tips for recovery.
Read moreIf you’re obese or even somewhat overweight, you’re in danger of having a fatty liver that can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the fastest growing forms of liver disease. Weight loss can play an important part in helping to reduce liver fat.
Read moreAfter hip replacement surgery, you should avoid: - Bending past 90 degrees. - Twisting your leg in or out. - Crossing your legs.
Read moreHave your blood drawn promptly, as recommended by your transplant doctor or nurse. Follow your recommended dietary plan. Follow your recommended fluid intake. Follow your recommended exercise plan. Avoid being around anyone who has an infection.
Read moreA healthy diet with **lots of fruits and vegetables** may also help reduce your risk of lung cancer. Some evidence suggests that a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help protect both smokers and non-smokers against lung cancer. But any positive effect of fruits and vegetables on lung cancer risk would be much less than the increased risk from smoking.
Read moreThere's no proven prostate cancer prevention strategy. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet.
Read moreAfter a bone or marrow transplant, your immune system is weak and you are vulnerable to infection. You need to pay close attention to hygiene (wash your hands thoroughly) and avoid sick people, places and activities that could put you at risk of infection.
Read moreAlthough people living with hepatitis C have more medication options than ever before, treatment still takes time. A typical course of therapy lasts 8 to 24 weeks, depending on the type of medication. Even if you want to focus on getting better, some people feel worn down by treatment. Every drug has side effects, but you can take positive steps to manage them. Here are some ways you can support your own wellness during hepatitis C treatment.
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