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Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
Healthy Living
Cholesterol Center
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Health Centers
Obesity Bariatric Surgery Center
If you’re more than 100 pounds overweight, bariatric surgery may be the solution for you. Use this center to learn about the different types of procedures and the risks and benefits of each.
Your Family
Women's Health Solution Center
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.
Health Tip of the Day

Signs of a Compulsive Shopper

  • You don't use the things you buy.

  • Most of your credit cards are at or near their limits.

  • You frequently return things that you buy.

  • At first, shopping and buying makes you feel better. Later, you feel guilty and depressed about it.

  • You hide the fact that you went shopping from your spouse or friends.

  • You turn down social engagements and go shopping instead.

  • You put great value on your interactions with salespeople. If you aren't treated well, you feel upset.

  • When you feel upset, your first impulse is to go shopping.


 
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