Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Adults need certain vaccinations, too. Start 2017 off right, and check with your doctor to make sure you're up to date.

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Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body?
Flu germs are more resilient than you may think. Learn how to protect yourself.

Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth?
Looking to brighten your smile? Find out how whitening toothpaste works and whether it's worth trying.

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Broken heart syndrome: Causes and treatment
Video: Cyberchondria
Nasal polyps: An overview
Exercise: When to check with your doctor first

HEALTHY RECIPES
Vegetable and garlic calzone
Soba noodle stir-fry with coconut curry sauce
Hearty turkey chili
Roasted winter squash with wild rice and cranberries

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Eat more of these key nutrients
Americans don't get enough vitamin D or potassium. Low levels of these nutrients are associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. For this reason, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding them to the Nutrition Facts label as nutrients Americans need to include in their diets.

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Life after loss: Moving on doesn't mean forgetting
Moving on with your life after losing a loved one means coming to terms with your past — not discarding it.

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Boot camp workout: Is it right for you?
Looking for a fitness challenge? If so, you may want to try a boot camp workout, modeled on old-school military training. Learn how it helps build strength and more.

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Acrylic nails: Can they harm natural nails?
Wearing acrylic nails can pose some risks. Here's how to stay safe.

Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
Eager to drop those extra holiday pounds? Beware of trying to lose too much too soon.

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Nasal congestion
Video: Cyberchondria
Slideshow: Healthy meals start with planning
Insomnia: Lifestyle and home remedies

HEALTHY RECIPES
Barley and roasted tomato risotto
Tuscan white bean stew
Vegetable, lentil and garbanzo bean stew
Hearty turkey chili

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Walking for fitness: Getting started
If you're new to exercise, start slow and easy. At first, walk only as far or as fast as you find comfortable. If you can walk for only a few minutes, let that be your starting point. For example, you might try short daily sessions of five to 10 minutes and slowly build up to 15 minutes twice a week. Then, over several weeks, you can gradually work your way up to 30 to 60 minutes of walking most days of the week.

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Nutrition-wise: Little changes make a big difference
When better health is your goal, any change, big or small, can be positive. Here are some examples of what you can do in one day.

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Just about everyone searches the Internet now and then for health information. But for some that searching becomes an obsession. They spend hours looking at causes for symptoms and worrying until they’re convinced they have a deadly disease. It’s called cyberchondria. Psychiatrists at Mayo Clinic see people who struggle with it and they have advice on how to manage it.  [TRT 2:35]

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Have you ever used the Internet to research a medical symptom you might be experiencing? On Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. CT, we'll discuss a condition called cyberchondria. Richard Seime, Ph.D., will be on the program to talk about the use of the Internet for medical information. Of course we know the best Internet site for accurate medical information is our own MayoClinic.org ... but, with so much information in cyberspace, when does it become a problem? How many people are using the internet to self-diagnose or self-treat? When is the Internet helpful and when is it unhealthy? Join us!

Myth or Matter of Fact:  Cyberchondria is another name for hypochondria.

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Myth or Matter of Fact:  Cyberchondria is another name for hypochondria.

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