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Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic

Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

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Clinical Wizard:	Heart Disease Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast:	Podcast: Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Women with Metabolic Syndrome
Quiz:	Addiction Quiz
Risk Assesment:	Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
Video:	Cardiac Stress Tests

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A Blood Sugar Check

Check your blood-glucose level before you exercise if you have diabetes. If it's less than 100 mg/dl, eat a snack with at least 15 grams of carbohydrate, such as a piece of fruit or three graham crackers, according to the American Diabetes Association.

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You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.

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Learn how to become a proactive patient. Understand your treatment choices. Get the latest news on advances in cancer. If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you’ll want to explore the Cancer Knowledgebase, with separate sections on more than 60 types of the disease.

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