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Some chemicals cause burns. Others may be absorbed through skin or lungs, causing hidden damage.

Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to blocked arteries. Eating foods that contain cholesterol can raise your blood cholesterol. Planning meals that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat helps reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. Try to eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day.

Your body needs relaxation to reduce stress and undo the fight-or-flight response.

Medicine can be a key tool in managing heart disease. You may need several types. Learn some tips for storing and taking your medicines.

The success of your medical treatment depends on you. When your health care provider gives you a treatment plan, ask when you should expect to see results. Then, follow your plan. Here are some more self-care tips.

Peripheral arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to the legs and feet. Over time, artery walls may thicken as they build up with plaque (a fatlike substance). As plaque builds up in an artery, blood flow can be reduced or even blocked, causing peripheral artery disease.

If you have asthma, you can enjoy sports if you know how to do them safely. Here is how to put safety first.

You may go home the day of surgery, or you may stay in the hospital for 1 or more days. The length of your stay is based on the surgery you had.

Rectocele is when the rectum bulges into the vagina. Enterocele is when the small intestine bulges into the vagina. The goal of surgery is to repair the problem and relieve symptoms.