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10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries

Bobsledding, ice hockey, alpine freestyle skiing proved among most dangerous sports, study says

Today’s Interactive Tools and Multimedia

Animation: Cholesterol
Calculator: Target Heart Rate Calculator
Clinical Wizard: Heart Disease Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast: Abdominal Angiogram Podcast
Quiz: Cervical Cancer Quiz
Risk Assesment: Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment
Video: Kidney Care for People with Diabetes

Health Tip of the Day

Honey, What a Salad Dressing

Studies have shown honey contains antioxidants, which are believed to help prevent disease. Use it to prepare this fat-free salad dressing: Mix 1/3 cup honey with 2/3 cup wine vinegar. Add salt, pepper and a pinch of a favorite herb. Stir well, then pour over mixed greens.

Healthy Living

Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity, and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.

Health Centers

Asthma
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.

Your Family

Children's Health
Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.