In the United States, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed thousands of infants and young children each year. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable disease
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What Preventive Health Services Do You Need?
Taking care of yourself should include preventive health services offered by your doctor and/or specialist. The list below is a guideline to when and what you should get checked for. Preventive services for ages 19-39
Signs and symptoms of stress overload
The following table lists some of the common warning signs and symptoms of stress. The more signs and symptoms you notice in yourself, the closer you may be to stress overload. Stress Warning Signs and
All About Health Checkups
Checkup Introduction People make appointments to see their doctor for many different reasons. Some only go to the doctor when they are experiencing a new problem and are looking for an immediate diagnosis or treatment.
What is Stress?
The Body’s Stress Response When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds
Understanding Preventative Healthcare
The main goal of prevention and health promotion is to reduce the burden of suffering for the major preventable diseases. A panel of doctors under the direction of the US Department of Health and Human
Had a health checkup lately?
People make appointments to see their doctor for many different reasons. Some only go to the doctor when they are experiencing a new problem and are looking for an immediate diagnosis or treatment. Others see
Interview Questions NOT to ask!
What does this company do? (You should already know this! Do your research ahead of time!) If I get the job when can I take time off for vacation? (Wait until you get the offer
How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
Increases in blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease. People at any age can take steps each day to keep blood pressure levels normal. Lifestyle Eat a healthy diet. Eating healthfully can help keep
Diabetes Prevention
When should I be tested for diabetes? Anyone aged 45 years or older should consider getting tested for diabetes, especially if you are overweight. If you are younger than 45, but are overweight and have