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Windows include Condition Centers for information on cancer, heart disease, and other medical conditions as well as Healthy Living Centers that provide advice about nutrition, women's health, and aging. A USP drug guideline and recipes for healthy eating are also provided. One feature of the web site is an option to create a confidential, customized account to collect information that is of particular interest or need. Interactive health management tools are available to assist in healthy lifestyle planning and self management of disease and illness. Through the use of personal health scorecards, goal setting frameworks, and self created action plans, users can manage issues such as weight loss, smoking, or depression.