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4 Weeks to Healthy Digestion

Your medicine cabinet is brimming with antacids, gas relievers, and digestive aids of every description. You may have tried lightening up on rich foods or spending money on tests and pricey medication. But your suffering has only gotten worse! Maybe it's not another pill you need but a good dose of common sense—that and a man with a plan for making you better. Learn more »

Healthy Travel: 10-Minute Consult

Ahhh, vacation. Whether it’s a relaxing week at the beach, a whirlwind tour of Europe, or time spent at home doing nothing, vacationing is good for the mind and the body. There’s even some scientific backing for the notion that regular vacations are good for your health. At least two large studies suggest that people who get away every so often live longer and are less likely to develop heart disease than those who don’t. Learn more »

Living Independently in Your Later Years

Americans are living longer than ever before. For many, those extra years prove satisfying and productive. But for others they mean a greater span of time spent disabled by chronic health problems or dependent on others. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to shape your future. This report offers advice on what you can do to preserve your independence and protect your health. Learn more »

The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide

To take advantage of the latest medical advances, and to deal with the often-confusing world of health care, you need information that is clear, accurate, easily understandable, and accessible. Developed by 170 faculty members of Harvard Medical School, physicians who care for patients every day, The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide brings you the information you need to keep your and your family healthy and to cope with illness when it does strike. Learn more »

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma

Asthma affects more than 15 million Americans, including nearly 5 million children — and the prevalence of asthma is on the rise. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma is an essential resource with information on how to create a personalized program for treating, managing, and even preventing asthma flare ups. Learn more »

The Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will

Living wills and health care proxies—documents known as advance care directives—give you a voice in decisions about your medical care at the end of life. Without these documents, choices may be left up to a doctor or a judge—someone who does not know your values, beliefs, or preferences. This Special Health Report, The Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will: Protect Your Right to Make Crucial Health Care Decisions, will help you plan ahead and create legal documents to... Learn more »

Headaches: Relieving and preventing migraine and other headaches

Headaches are familiar to nearly everyone: in any given year, almost 90% of men and 95% of women have at least one. This report offers in-depth information on the most common kinds of headaches and the treatment strategies that work best for each. Learn more »

Improving Sleep: A guide to a good night's rest

If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. Almost everyone occasionally suffers from short-term insomnia. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60 million Americans a year have insomnia frequently or for extended periods of time. About half of all people over 65 have frequent sleeping problems, and an estimated 40 million Americans have a chronic sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or narcolepsy. Sleep problems affect virtually every aspect of... Learn more »

Living with Heart Failure

Heart failure -- which means the heart can’t pump as well as it should -- is a serious but manageable condition. It’s more common than you might guess: an estimated 5.2 million adults in the United States have heart failure, and 550,000 new cases are revealed each year. Most cases stem from heart muscle damage after a heart attack. The information in this report will help you understand heart failure so that you can actively participate in your care. Starting with an in-depth... Learn more »

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been called the biggest threat to health in the United States. Nearly half of all adults have blood pressure that is too high. Sometimes, the only way to achieve a healthy blood pressure is to take medicines. However, the latest national expert guidelines emphasize that nutrition, exercise, stress management and mind-body techniques also have considerable value. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure tells you about how you can... Learn more »

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