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Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewGetting screened (tested) for cervical cancer means getting tested before you have any symptoms. Screening tests for cervical cancer include: Pap tests, also calle
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. To help preve
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Get Enough Folic Acid
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewAll women who are able to get pregnant or planning to get pregnant need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. Folic acid is found in some vitamins and foods like
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Lower Your Risk of Falling
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewYou can make small changes to help prevent falls. More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year. Falling can lead to broken bones, trouble getting around, and o
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Get Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewChlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. A pregnant woman can also pass these STDs to he
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Make the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 1 to 4)
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewYoung children need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” 7 times between ages 1 and 4. A well-child visit is when you take your child to the doc
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Make the Most of Your Baby’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 0 to 11 Months)
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewBabies need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-baby visit” 6 times before their first birthday. A well-baby visit is when you take your baby to the doctor to ma
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Get Tested for Breast Cancer
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewBreast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer during her lifetime.
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Get Enough Sleep
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewIt's important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy. How much sleep do I need? Most adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep o
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Get Enough Calcium
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewYour body needs calcium to build strong bones when you are young and to keep bones strong as you get older. Everyone needs calcium, but it's especially important for wom
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Use Medicines Safely
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewWhen you’re sick, medicines can help you feel better and get well. But if you don’t follow the directions, medicines can harm you. You can lower your chances of side
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Talk with Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Disease
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewTaking low-dose aspirin (or “baby aspirin”) regularly can lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer. For most people, aspirin is safe. But it’s not
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Prevent Back Pain
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewOne of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Follow these steps to help protect your back and prevent back pain: Do back-strength
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Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewNearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems, including stroke and heart attack. Get y
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Make the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 5 to 10)
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewChildren ages 5 to 10 need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year. A well-child visit is when you take your child to the doctor to make sur
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Make the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 11 to 14)
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewKids ages 11 to 14 need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year. A well-child visit is when you take your child to the doctor to make sure t
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Make the Most of Your Teen’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 15 to 17)
Section #1 The Basics: OverviewTeens ages 15 to 17 need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year. A well-child visit is when you take your teen to the doctor for a full che
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Take Care of Your Child's Teeth
Section #1 The Basics: Overview Your child’s first teeth, or baby teeth, are important. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth. Taking care of your child’s teeth will protect your child
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