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A Woman's Guide to Hair Loss and Excess Hair

This report details the common (and not-so-common) hair and scalp problems faced by women, such as female-pattern baldness, which tends first to be noticeable as a widening part line, and hirsutism, or too much hair in the wrong place. In addition to descriptions and illustrations of the hidden world of the hair follicle, this report also includes snippets of entertaining hair information and “myth busters” designed to clarify common misconceptions about hair. 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 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 »

The Fertility Diet

For many couples struggling with infertility, the best hope for having a baby often comes from expensive high-tech medical procedures coupled with sometimes unpleasant drugs. Now there's a safer, natural, and virtually free way to improve fertility that's available to all couples: ten simple changes in diet and lifestyle. 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 »

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