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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects your large intestine or colon. When you have IBS, your colon looks normal. But it does not work the way it should.

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Diagnostic Tests for Neurological Disorders

Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the nervous system is complicated and complex. Many of the same symptoms occur in different combinations among the different disorders.

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Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesia Care Provider

During surgery, you will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine administered for the relief of pain and sensation during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesiologist.

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Checklist for Surgery/Consent Forms/Insurance Information

The decision to have surgery is an important one. Here is a checklist to help you prepare. You'll need to arrange a time for any preoperative lab tests and for an interview with the anesthesiologist. Check with your health plan regarding costs and coverage of the surgery.

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Discharge Planning After Surgery

Once you leave the recovery room, you may be released to go home, or you may be moved to a hospital room. Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider.

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Exercise and Older Adults

Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.

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Calculating Calories and Fat Grams

To determine the number of calories and fat grams you need each day to lose, maintain, or gain weight, ask your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian. As a general guideline, to maintain your current weight, follow the three-step formula below. Remember, everyone's body and metabolism are different, so these numbers could vary slightly for you and can change over time.

1. Determine your estimated calorie needs in the chart below:

Physical Activity Level
Gender	Age (years)	Inactive (Sedentary)	Moderately Active	Active
Female	19–30	1,800–2,000	2,000–2,200	2,400
	31–50	1,800	2,000	2,200
	51+	1,600	1,800	2...

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Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

With advances in technology, pacemakers and ICDs generally last several years and, in most cases, allow a person to lead a normal life.

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Exercise for Cancer Prevention

Detailed information on the health benefits of exercise, including how to calculate your target heart rate zone and basic exercise guidelines.

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Exercise and Older Adults

Calculating Calories and Fat Grams

Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Exercise for Cancer Prevention

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