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Health Highlights: May 25, 2013

'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an AdvanceIllnesses in Alabama Were Just Cases of Flu, Colds or Pneumonia

Today’s Interactive Tools and Multimedia

Animation: Peripheral Vascular Disease Animation
Calculator: Target Heart Rate Tool
Clinical Wizard: Breast Cancer Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast: Pacemaker Insertion Podcast
Quiz: Prediabetes Quiz
Risk Assesment: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
Video: Hysterectomy

Health Tip of the Day

A Dangerous Mix: Youngsters and Exercise Equipment

Young children often stick their hands or feet into treadmills, stationary bicycles and rowing or stair-climbing machines, which can cause a serious injury. About 25,000 children are injured each year on exercise equipment. If you have one of these machines at home, don't use it when a child is in the room unless someone else is watching the youngster closely.

Healthy Living

Stress Management
If you feel overwhelmed by stress, you’re not alone. But you can start to view stress as a fact of life and respond to it in positive ways. Learn the skills to keep stress in check and have a more balanced, healthy life.

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Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery.

Your Family

Older Adult's Health
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.