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Good nutrition and physical activity are keys to living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a balanced diet and doing regular physical activity can improve your health and reduce your risk for chronic diseases.

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Adolescent Health and Nutrition

Chronic Disease Prevention

Exploring MyPlate

Food's Role in Health

Medications and Supplements

New and Expectant Parents

Nourish Your Body

Physical Activity

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Health and Nutrition Publications

Healthwise for Guys: High Blood Pressure

Healthwise for Guys: Overweight and Obesity

Healthwise for Guys: Prediabetes

Healthwise for Guys: Prostate Cancer

Healthwise for Guys: Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of skin cells due to DNA damage. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common and highly curable types of skin cancer. A third type, melanoma, causes the most deaths.

Healthwise for Women - Breast Cancer

Healthwise For Women: Colon Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women in the U.S. One in 24 women and one in 22 men will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.

Healthwise For Women: Skin Cancer

According to one study, self-checks of skin may decrease mortality from melanoma by 63 percent because doctors do not routinely check for skin abnormalities.

Healthy Skin: The Movie

Using a story board format, "Healthy Skin:The Movie" takes teens and preteens through some lessons about skin care, including good nutrition and sun protection.

Know Your Prescription and Nonprescription Medications

Most people take a prescription or nonprescription medication from time to time. Consider these questions and answers for safety and effectiveness.
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