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At least 80% of all cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes could be avoided by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and avoiding tobacco.

Source: The World Health Organization
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The Word on GERD
One of the common consequences of our busy, stress-filled lives can be acid indigestion. But if it’s a recurring problem, then you may need to visit your doctor to find out if you have developed a condition known as GERD.

Preventing Back Injuries
Back pain seems to be a common malady for a lot of people, and those of us who have not had the problem are likely to develop it at some point in our lives. But we can save ourselves a lot of misery if we put some effort into prevention.

Healthcare on a Budget
Even when your budget is tight, you should not stop seeing your doctor. We'll show you some ways to control healthcare costs without giving up the quality care you need.

Know Your Family History
Knowing your family’s medical history could save your life. That might sound like an overstatement, since your genes are one health factor you cannot control. But “knowledge is power.”

Keeping a Wellness Journal
Self monitoring or keeping track is often the key to losing weight, being more active, adhering to a medication regime, or maintaining other healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Maintaining Healthy Skin
You’ve probably heard a lot about protecting your skin from the sun, which is extremely important, but it’s just one of many ways to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.

Motivating Yourself to Kick a Habit
You don’t have to feel motivated all of the time to make healthy choices. Here are some things you can do to prepare yourself for the days when motivation is non-existent.

Test Your Health IQ
Test your health IQ by answering the questions in our online quiz. All these topics are covered in the articles and vidoes published in this month's eZine.

Adults Want to Have Fun Too
This year, as the holiday season approaches and we all scramble to find the perfect gifts, I encourage you to give your friends and loved ones gift packages that will promote a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Your Health Advocate: Successful Smoking Cessation
Deciding you want to quit smoking is the first step toward actually making it happen, and planning ahead is essential for making your resolution a success. Here are some strategies to help you get started.


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