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  • Get Help for STDs

    Testing and treatment are the keys to curing or staying healthy with a sexually transmitted disease. Yet too often, people don’t realize they’re at risk, overlook symptoms, or feel too embarrassed, ashamed, or fearful to get the checks they need.

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  • Kale, Apple, and Cucumber Salad

    No need to hide the veggies in this dish! Kids will love tearing up the kale and mixing the salad ingredients.

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Cholesterol
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD.
Men's Health
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.
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    Nutrition Quiz for Seniors

    Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially important. To assess how much you know about good nutrition, take this quiz.

    Children's BMI Calculator

    BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

    Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment

    This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

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      Shoulder Arthritis and Replacement

      Although used less commonly than knee or hip replacement, shoulder replacement surgery removes diseased or damaged bone in the shoulder and replaces it with an artificial joint. If arthritis pain is unrelieved by other methods, you may need replacement surgery. Learn how the shoulder works and what to expect in replacement surgery.

      Podcast: More Americans Expected to Face Heart Failure

      We're living longer these days. Unfortunately, a longer life doesn't necessarily mean a healthier one. Many Americans are struggling with chronic health conditions—and even more of us will in the future. Case in point: heart failure.

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        Healthy Living Resources

        MetroPlus has information to help you live a healthy lifestyle. From a list of all of the Care Management Programs we offer to the different support services we provide, our Healthy Living Resources will inform you of programs fit for your needs and keep you up to date with tips on how to take good care of yourself and live a healthy life.