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Prevention

Basic, preventive health care is an essential part of an effective overall health care plan. Many diseases can be prevented, so providing patients with the information and skills to reduce health risks — like reducing substance use, practicing safe sex, maintaining good emotional/mental health, eating healthy foods and engaging in physical activity — can dramatically reduce the occurrence of chronic conditions.

In this section, you’ll find the latest news and articles that discuss topics related to the following categories: Emotional Health, Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Positive Aging, Women's Health and Trip Tips.

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09/16/2009 - News

Early retirement not linked to longer life

People who retire early do not live longer, despite popular perception. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Oscar winners live longer

Actors and actresses who win an Oscar live four years longer, on average, than nominees who do not win. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Impotence drug safe for glaucoma patients

Men with open-angle glaucoma can take sildenafil without suffering any deterioration in their eye condition. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Over forties still enjoy sex, even though some have problems

A worldwide survey shows the majority of those over 40 continue to have sex, although not without certain issues. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

How depression influences women's sex lives

Women with a history of depression get less pleasure from sex, according to a new survey. Mood is likely to have an influence on many aspects of sexuality, such as desire and satisfaction. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, and colleagues, now report on how depression impacts on women's sexuality. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Helping men with prostate cancer avoid erectile dysfunction

Scans can help plan treatment so that men with prostate cancer are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Loss of libido in women not linked to hormone status

A study shows that deficiencies in male or female sex hormones do not account for a loss of sexual drive in women. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Rapid access to antibiotics stops sexually-transmitted diseases

If partners of those with a sexually-transmitted infection get immediate access to antibiotics, it reduces the spread of the disease.   Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Sleep problems interfering with sex

According to a new survey, three quarters of Americans have some kind of sleep problem and sometimes it interferes with their sex life. Read more

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09/16/2009 - News

Sexual lifestyles vary with ethnicity in Britain

Patterns of sexual lifestyles and sexually transmitted infections vary among ethnic groups in Britain. Cultural factors may affect the way people affect their sexuality and this, in turn, can have an effect on their health. Read more

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