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Question: how to loose weight

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Losing weight after pregnancy (Eat to Lose Weight): These healthy eating tips will help you lose weight safely.     - DO NOT skip meals. With a new baby, many new moms forget to eat. If you do not eat, you will have less energy, and it will not help you lose weight.   - Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day with healthy snacks in between (rather than 3 larger meals).   - Eat breakfast. Even if you do not normally eat in the mornings, get into the habit of having breakfast. It will give you energy to start your day and stop you from feeling tired later.   - Slow down. When you take your time eating, you will notice that it is easier to tell that you are full. It is tempting to multitask, but if you focus on your meal you will be less likely to overeat.   - Choose nonfat or low-fat dairy products.    - When you reach for a snack try to include foods with fiber and protein to help keep you full (such as raw bell pepper or carrot with bean dip, apple slices with peanut butter, or a slice of whole-wheat toast with hard-boiled egg). Drink at least 12 cups of fluid a day.    - Keep a water bottle near the spot where you usually feed the baby, that way you'll remember to drink when they do.   - Limit drinks like sodas, juices, and other fluids with added sugar and calories. They can add up and keep you from losing weight.   - Choose broiled or baked rather than fried foods.   - Limit sweets, sugar, saturated fat and trans fats.

Answer: To lose weight after pregnancy, there are a few ways you can do so safely and healthily. Do not skip meals. Eat 5 to 6 meals a day, with healthy snacks in between. Make sure to eat breakfast. Choose nonfat or low-fat dairy products. Make sure to snack on foods with fiber and protein, such as carrots with bean dip, or a slice of toast with a hard-boiled egg. Choose boiled or baked rather than fried foods, and limit sweets and saturated fats. It is important to make your goals about your new body realistic.
Question: how to loose weight

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Very Low-calorie Diets (Should I use a VLCD to lose weight?): Most people who need to lose weight should not use a VLCD. For many of them, a low-calorie diet (LCD) may work better (see The Low-calorie Diet (LCD)).VLCDs may be used to promote rapid weight loss among adults who have obesity. Health care providers must review risks and benefits on a case-by-case basis.In general, VLCDs are not appropriate for children. In a few cases, they may be used with some adolescents who are being treated for obesity.Not much is known about the use of VLCDs to promote weight loss among older adults. Some people over age 50 may have medical issues that may not make them good candidates for this type of diet.

Answer: Most people who need to lose weight should not use a very low calorie diet (VLCD). For many of them, a low-calorie diet (LC) may work better. VCLDs are used for rapid weight loss among adults who have obesity and are at risk for medical issues. Your health care provider will review the risks and benefits for your specific case.
Question: how to loose weight

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Exercise and activity for weight loss (The Weight-loss Formula): Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss.   This means that to lose weight, the number of calories you burn by exercising needs to be greater than the number of calories from the foods you eat and drink. Even if you work out a lot, if you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight.   Another way to look at this is that a woman ages 30 to 50 years who does not exercise needs about 1,800 calories a day to maintain her normal weight. A man ages 30 to 50 years who does not exercise needs about 2,200 calories to maintain his normal weight.   For every hour of exercise they do, they would burn:     - 240 to 300 calories doing light activity such as cleaning house or playing baseball or golf.   - 370 to 460 calories doing activity such as a brisk walk (3.5 mph), gardening, biking (5.5 mph), or dancing.   - 580 to 730 calories doing activity such as jogging at a pace of 9 minutes per mile, playing football, or swimming laps.   - 740 to 920 calories doing activity such as running at a pace of 7 minutes per mile, playing racquetball, and skiing.      Even if you don't change the amount of calories in your diet, but you do add activity to your daily life, you'll lose weight or gain less weight.

Answer: To lose weight, the number of calories you burn needs to be greater than the number of calories you eat and drink. If you work out a lot, but still still ear more than you burn, you will gain weight. Even if you don't change the amount of calories in your diet, but you do add activity to your daily life, you'll lose weight or gain less weight. Women ages 30 to 50 years need about 1,800 calories to maintain their normal weight. Men ages 30 to 50 years need about 1,800 calories to maintain their normal weight.
Question: how to manage prostate cancer

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Prostate cancer - treatment (Hormonal Therapy): Testosterone is the main male hormone. Prostate tumors need testosterone to grow. Hormonal therapy is treatment that decreases the effect of testosterone on prostate cancer.   Hormone therapy is mainly used for cancer that has spread beyond the prostate. The treatment can help relieve symptoms and prevent further growth and spread of cancer. But it does not cure the cancer.   The main type of hormone therapy is called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormones (LH-RH) agonist:     - The medicine blocks the testicles from making testosterone. The drugs must be given by injection, usually every 3 to 6 months.   - Possible side effects include nausea and vomiting, hot flashes, anemia, fatigue, thinning bones (osteoporosis), reduced sexual desire, decreased muscle mass, weight gain, and impotence.      The other type of hormone medicine is called an androgen-blocking drug:     - It is often given along with LH-RH drugs to block the effect of testosterone produced by the adrenal glands, which make a small amount of testosterone.   - Possible side effects include erection problems, reduced sexual desire, liver problems, diarrhea, and enlarged breasts.      Much of the body's testosterone is made by the testes. As a result, surgery to remove the testes (called orchiectomy) can also be used as a hormonal treatment.

Answer: Hormonal therapy is a treatment for prostate cancer. Because prostate tumors need testosterone to grow, hormonal therapy can decrease the effect of testosterone on prostate cancer. It does not cure the cancer, but it can relieve symptoms and prevent further growth and spread of the cancer.
Question: how to manage prostate cancer

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Prostate Cancer (Treatment Option Overview): - There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. - Seven types of standard treatment are used: - Watchful waiting or active surveillance - Surgery - Radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy - Hormone therapy - Chemotherapy - Biologic therapy - Bisphosphonate therapy - There are treatments for bone pain caused by bone metastases or hormone therapy. - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Cryosurgery - High-intensity-focused ultrasound therapy - Proton beam radiation therapy - Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. - Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment. - Follow-up tests may be needed.

Answer: There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. These include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and bisphosphonate therapy. New types of treatments are tested in clinical trials, which you may want to think about taking part in.
Question: how to prevent atherosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries (Outlook (Prognosis)): Hardening of the arteries cannot be reversed once it has occurred. However, lifestyle changes and treating high cholesterol levels can prevent or slow the process from becoming worse. This can help reduce the chances of having a heart attack and stroke as a result of atherosclerosis.

Answer: Lifestyle changes and treating high cholesterol levels can slow or prevent the process of hardening of the arteries. Doing so will reduce the chances of having a heart attack and stroke as a result of atherosclerosis.
Question: how to prevent atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis (PREVENTION): Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. Your risk for atherosclerosis increases with the number of risk factors you have. One step you can take is to adopt a healthy lifestyle, which can include: Heart-Healthy Eating. Adopt heart-healthy eating habits, which include eating different fruits and vegetables (including beans and peas), whole grains, lean meats, poultry without skin, seafood, and fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products. A heart-healthy diet is low in sodium, added sugar, solid fats, and refined grains. Following a heart-healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Physical Activity. Be as physically active as you can. Physical activity can improve your fitness level and your health. Ask your doctor what types and amounts of activity are safe for you. Read more about Physical Activity and Your Heart. Quit Smoking. If you smoke, quit. Smoking can damage and tighten blood vessels and raise your risk for atherosclerosis. Talk with your doctor about programs and products that can help you quit. Also, try to avoid secondhand smoke. Read more about Smoking and Your Heart. Weight Control. If you’re overweight or obese, work with your doctor to create a reasonable weight-loss plan. Controlling your weight helps you control risk factors for atherosclerosis. Other steps that can prevent or delay atherosclerosis include knowing your family history of atherosclerosis. If you or someone in your family has an atherosclerosis-related disease, be sure to tell your doctor. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medicines to control your atherosclerosis risk factors. Take all of your medicines as your doctor advises.  

Answer: Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. You can adopt heart-healthy eating habits, be as physically active as you can, avoid smoking, or work with your doctor to create a reasonable weight-loss plan.
Question: how to prevent atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis (LIVING WITH): Improved treatments have reduced the number of deaths from atherosclerosis-related diseases. These treatments also have improved the quality of life for people who have these diseases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle may help you prevent or delay atherosclerosis and the problems it can cause. This, along with ongoing medical care, can help you avoid the problems of atherosclerosis and live a long, healthy life. Researchers continue to look for ways to improve the health of people who have atherosclerosis or may develop it. Ongoing Care If you have atherosclerosis, work closely with your doctor and other health care providers to avoid serious problems, such as heart attack and stroke. Follow your treatment plan and take all of your medicines as your doctor prescribes. Your doctor will let you know how often you should schedule office visits or blood tests. Be sure to let your doctor know if you have new or worsening symptoms. Emotional Issues and Support Having an atherosclerosis-related disease may cause fear, anxiety, depression, and stress. Talk about how you feel with your doctor. Talking to a professional counselor also can help. If you're very depressed, your doctor may recommend medicines or other treatments that can improve your quality of life. Community resources are available to help you learn more about atherosclerosis. Contact your local public health departments, hospitals, and local chapters of national health organizations to learn more about available resources in your area. Talk about your lifestyle changes with your family and friends—whoever can provide support or needs to understand why you're changing your habits. Family and friends may be able to help you make lifestyle changes. For example, they can help you plan healthier meals. Because atherosclerosis tends to run in families, your lifestyle changes may help many of your family members too.

Answer: Treatments for atherosclerosis have reduced the deaths due to the disease. These treatments also have improved the quality of life for people who have these diseases. You should follow your treatment plan and take all of your medicines as your doctor prescribes. Your doctor will let you know how often you should schedule office visits or blood tests.
Question: how to prevent conjunctivitis

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Neonatal conjunctivitis (Prevention): Pregnant women should get treatment for diseases spread through sexual contact to prevent newborn conjunctivitis caused by these infections.    Putting eye drops into all infants' eyes in the delivery room right after birth can help prevent many infections. (Most states have laws requiring this treatment.)   When a mother has active herpes sores at the time of delivery, a Cesarean section (C-section) is recommended to prevent serious illness in the baby.

Answer: To help prevent newborn conjunctivitis, pregnant women should get treatment for diseases spread through sexual contact. Putting eye drops into all infants' eyes in the delivery room after birth can also help prevent infections.
Question: how to prevent conjunctivitis

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How to prevent Vernal conjunctivitis?: Using air conditioning or moving to a cooler climate may help prevent the problem from getting worse in the future.

Answer: Using an air conditioner or moving to a cooler climate may prevent vernal conjunctivitis from getting worse in the future.
Question: how to prevent conjunctivitis

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Conjunctivitis or pink eye (Prevention): Good hygiene can help prevent the spread of conjunctivitis. Things you can do include:     - Change pillowcases often.   - DO NOT share eye makeup and replace it regularly.   - DO NOT share towels or handkerchiefs.   - Handle and clean contact lenses properly.   - Keep hands away from the eye.   - Wash your hands often.

Answer: Good hygiene can help prevent the spread of conjunctivitis. Things you can do include change your pillowcases often, do not share eye makeup, do not share towels or handkerchiefs, handle your contact lenses properly, keep your hands away from the eye, and wash your hands often.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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How to prevent Type 1 diabetes?: Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. There is no screening test for type 1 diabetes in people who have no symptoms.

Answer: Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. There is no screening test for type 1 diabetes in people who have no symptoms.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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Diabetes (Prevention): Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start of type 2 diabetes.   At this time, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. But there is promising research that shows type 1 diabetes may be delayed in some high risk people.

Answer: Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start of type 2 diabetes. At this time, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. But there is promising research that shows type 1 diabetes may be delayed in some high risk people.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 1 diabetes?): Researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are still looking for ways to prevent type 1 diabetes in women and girls by studying their close relatives who have diabetes.

Answer: At this time, researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. There is currently research in preventing type 1 diabetes in women and girls with close relatives with diabetes.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 2 diabetes?): Yes. Many studies, including the large Diabetes Prevention Program study, have proven that you can prevent diabetes by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity improves the way your body uses insulin and glucose.  Learn how to eat healthier and get more physical activity.

Answer: Many studies have shown that you can prevent diabetes type 2 by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity improves the way your body uses insulin and glucose.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes (Prevention): You can help prevent type 2 diabetes by staying at a healthy body weight. You can get to a healthy weight by eating healthy foods, controlling your portion sizes, and leading an active lifestyle. Some medicines can also delay or prevent type 2 diabetes in people at risk of developing the disease.

Answer: You can help prevent type 2 diabetes by staying at a healthy body weight. You can get to a healthy weight by eating healthy foods, controlling your portion sizes, and leading an active lifestyle. Some medicines can also delay or prevent type 2 diabetes in people at risk of developing the disease.
Question: how to prevent diabetes

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Preventing Diabetes Problems (How can I prevent hypoglycemia if I have diabetes?): If you are taking insulin, a sulfonylurea, or a meglitinide, using your diabetes management plan and working with your health care team to adjust your plan as needed can help you prevent hypoglycemia. The following actions can also help prevent hypoglycemia:Knowing your blood glucose level can help you decide how much medicine to take, what food to eat, and how physically active to be. To find out your blood glucose level, check yourself with a blood glucose meter as often as your doctor advises.Hypoglycemia unawareness. Sometimes people with diabetes don’t feel or recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia, a problem called hypoglycemia unawareness. If you have had hypoglycemia without feeling any symptoms, you may need to check your blood glucose more often so you know when you need to treat your hypoglycemia or take steps to prevent it. Be sure to check your blood glucose before you drive.If you have hypoglycemia unawareness or have hypoglycemia often, ask your health care provider about a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). A CGM checks your blood glucose level at regular times throughout the day and night. CGMs can tell you if your blood glucose is falling quickly and sound an alarm if your blood glucose falls too low. CGM alarms can wake you up if you have hypoglycemia during sleep.Your meal plan is key to preventing hypoglycemia. Eat regular meals and snacks with the correct amount of carbohydrates to help keep your blood glucose level from going too low. Also, if you drink alcoholic beverages, it’s best to eat some food at the same time.Physical activity can lower your blood glucose during the activity and for hours afterward. To help prevent hypoglycemia, you may need to check your blood glucose before, during, and after physical activity and adjust your medicine or carbohydrate intake. For example, you might eat a snack before being physically active or decrease your insulin dose as directed by your health care provider to keep your blood glucose from dropping too low.Tell your health care team if you have had hypoglycemia. Your health care team may adjust your diabetes medicines or other aspects of your management plan. Learn about balancing your medicines, eating plan, and physical activity to prevent hypoglycemia. Ask if you should have a glucagon emergency kit to carry with you at all times.

Answer: Work with your health care team to adjust your diabetes management plan as need to help you prevent hypoglycemia. Knowing your blood glucose level can help you decide how much medicine to take, what food to eat, and how physically active to be, which will help you prevent hypoglycemia. Learn about balancing your medicines, eating plan, and physical activity to prevent hypoglycemia. Ask if you should have a glucagon emergency kit to carry with you at all times.
Question: how to prevent lung cancer

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Lung cancer - small cell (Prevention): If you smoke, now is the time to quit. If you are having trouble quitting, talk with your provider. There are many methods to help you quit, from support groups to prescription medicines. Also try to avoid secondhand smoke.   If you smoke or used to smoke, talk with your provider about getting screened for lung cancer. To get screened, you need to have a CT scan of the chest.

Answer: If you smoke, now is the time to quit. If you are having difficulty quitting, talk to your health care provider. There are many methods to help you quit. Try to avoid secondhand smoke as well. If you smoke or have smoked in the past, talk with your provider about getting screened for lung cancer.
Question: how to prevent lung cancer

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Lung cancer (Causes): Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer for both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.   Lung cancer is more common in older adults. It is rare in people under age 45.   Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The more cigarettes you smoke per day and the earlier you started smoking, the greater your risk of lung cancer. There is no evidence that smoking low-tar cigarettes lowers the risk.   Lung cancer can also affect people who have never smoked.   Secondhand smoke (breathing the smoke of others) increases your risk of lung cancer.   The following may also increase your risk of lung cancer:     - Exposure to asbestos.   - Exposure to cancer-causing chemicals such as uranium, beryllium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, chloromethyl ethers, gasoline, and diesel exhaust.   - Exposure to radon gas.   - Family history of lung cancer.   - High levels of air pollution.   - High levels of arsenic in drinking water.   - Radiation therapy to the lungs.

Answer: The risk of lung cancer is increased by smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to asbestos, carcinogenic chemicals, air pollution, family history of lung cancer, or radiation therapy.