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FAQ029
Why is breastfeeding good for my baby?
There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...
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May 2011
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FAQ131
What are the benefits of exercising after having a baby?
Daily exercise can help restore muscle strength and firm up your body. Exercise can make you less tired because it raises your energy level an...
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May 2011
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FAQ120
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long-looping tube. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines (bowels), rectum, and anus. It als...
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May 2011
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FAQ045
What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing bloo...
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May 2011
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FAQ142
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it as it should. Insulin is a hormone that helps balance the amount of glucose in your blood.
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August 2011
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FAQ101
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by the liver. A small amount also comes fr...
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August 2011
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FAQ130
How can my diet affect my health?
Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteopor...
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August 2011
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FAQ123
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels. A blood pressure reading has two numbers separated by a slash—the systolic pressure and diastolic ...
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August 2011
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FAQ064
What causes weight gain?
An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In additi...
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August 2011
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FAQ122
What is heart disease?
The vessels that supply blood to the heart are called the coronary arteries. The most common cause of heart disease is coronary artery disease. This disease is a narrowing of b...
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August 2011
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