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Smoking Health Risk for Family Members

Overview Most people know that smoking is not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( second-hand smoke ) also puts people around you at risk. Because of second-hand smoke, people who …
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Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer

… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or … be important to you to find out how high your risk is. By knowing your risk, you can decide … help you make important decisions about your health. Some people decide to take extra steps …
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Quitting Smoking

… tension, especially after arguments or during stressful times or when you feel angry, … rate will go down. That means there's less stress on your heart and blood vessels. Within … that your mood is better and you are less stressed. Have a quit plan Having a plan can …
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Quitting Smoking How Family and Friends Can Help

… for whatever length of time (days, weeks, or months) they didn't use tobacco. See what you … for whatever length of time (days, weeks, or months) they didn't use tobacco. See what you …
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Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death … Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death …
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Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns

… and stroke—also increase around this time. Bone thinning (osteoporosis). As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. Bone loss increases around menopause, when …
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Quitting Smoking

… Your Lifespan? Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Quitting Smoking: Coping With … information section Health Topics Assess Your Tobacco Use Committing to Quitting: Your … Use Thinking About a Change? Tobacco Use Disorder Track Your Tobacco Use Vaping …
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Quitting Smoking Should I Use Medicine

… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 … some side effects, such as problems with sleep or red and itchy skin with the patch. …
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Quitting smoking

… For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused … smoking. Methods include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and … to help you quit. Some people choose to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have …
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Drug Use and Your Health

… a habit and start to affect your general health, work, behaviour, and relationships. … harm the liver, pancreas, heart, brain, and nervous system. It can also cause some cancers. If …