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Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the
pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity,
and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back
pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
Health Centers
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
If you’re more than 100 pounds overweight, bariatric surgery may be the solution for you. Use this center to learn about the different types of procedures and the risks and benefits of each.
Your Family
Women's Health
Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.
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Health Tip of the Day
Cigarettes Boost Plaque Buildup
Cigarette smoking contributes to heart disease by choking off the heart's supply of blood. The byproducts of smoking damage the linings of arteries and promote the buildup of blood-vessel-clogging plaque. And these harmful effects extend beyond the heart's large arteries into the network of tiny blood vessels that supply blood to most of the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.