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Consumer Health: It’s almost flu season – get your flu shot early
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Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza
Influenza is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, particularly in young children, older adults and people with certain medical conditions. Flu shots are the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, but it takes up to two weeks to build immunity after receiving one. As flu season approaches, here are answers to some common questions about flu shots.
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Video: Lunge exercise
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OCD: An overview
There's a difference between being a perfectionist and having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With OCD, there is a pattern of unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). And these obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. Learn more about the symptoms of OCD and treatments that might help you.
Cooking tips for beans and other legumes
Beans and other legumes are great additions to meals and snacks. They're typically low in fat; contain no cholesterol; and are high in folate, potassium, iron, magnesium and fiber. And because they're a good source of protein, legumes can be a healthy substitute for meat, which has more fat and cholesterol. If you want to add beans and other legumes to your diet, but you aren't clear about what's available and how to prepare them, this guide can help.
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