Jul 21, 2025 · The body needs cholesterol. But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This …

Mar 31, 2026 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes also play an important role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood …

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Dec 21, 2023 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called …

Jan 21, 2026 · Exercise and water If you do activities that make you sweat, you need to drink extra water to make up for the fluid loss. It's important to drink water before, during and after a workout.

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Mar 8, 2025 · Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms …

Dec 17, 2025 · Osteoporosis affects people of all races. But women who are white or of Asian descent, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk. Medicines, healthy diet and …

Jan 12, 2024 · This brain injury can cause headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and other symptoms that often improve within days to weeks.

Feb 27, 2025 · Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can begin during childhood and adulthood. Type 2 is more common in older adults. But the increase in the number of children with obesity has led to more …