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Obesity Obesity People can become obese by taking in more calories than they burn. Obesity also appears to be influenced by genetics. This video discusses the health risks associated with obesity and what tr...
Pre-Diabetes Pre-Diabetes Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar level is above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Pre-diabetes increases the risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, and str...
Smoking Cessation, Relapse Prevention Smoking Cessation, Relapse Prevention A relapse happens when you return to smoking after a period of quitting—usually after the first three months. Most people experience several relapses before quit...
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