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Unmasking Depression

When you think of depression you may think of “feeling blue” or “being down in the dumps.” These feelings certainly are a part of depression for most people. But

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Acute HIV Infections

Symptoms The initial infection with the HIV type B virus is associated with symptoms in 50-90% of cases. Most patient with symptoms seek medical attention, but are rarely diagnosed.

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Body Mass Index

What is the body mass index (BMI)? The body mass index is a method used to measure a person’s percentage of body fat. Weight in kilograms is divided by

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Body Composition Tests

What is body composition, and why is it important? Body composition is one part of a person’s overall physical fitness. The others are cardiovascular endurance (fitness of the heart

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors Worksheet

Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified multiple factors that increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke (“brain attack”). Use this worksheet to determine your total number

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Reducing Heart Disease

A heart attack is still the leading killer of American men and women but, since 1960, the mortality rate from a heart attack has dropped by half. This success

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First Heart Attack Risk Test

This test will help you figure your risk of a first heart attack. Fill in your points for each risk factor. Then total them to find out your risk. Points: _____ Age (in

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