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Health information from around the Dartmouth Health System

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Will New Heart Risk Guidelines Change Your Next Check-Up?

New recommendations emphasize starting long-term risk prevention planning earlier, using comprehensive lipid testing, and considering other important health-related factors to determine your overall cardiovascular risk.

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How Do You Find Happiness?

Experts say happiness is something we build over time by making good choices and pursuing deeper values.

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When Do Menopause Symptoms Start and End?

Menopause is technically one day, but its symptoms can begin long before—and last long after—your period stops. Learn what to expect during the three phases of this transition from your menstrual cycle years.

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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

Nearly 75% of the U.S. food supply is estimated to be ultra-processed, fueling chronic diseases, weight gain, and declining mental health.

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Why You Need Functional Fitness for Strength and Balance

Functional fitness is a flexible philosophy that you can tailor to any age so that it benefits you now and into the future.

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Should You Get a Calcium Score?

More people are asking for coronary artery calcium scores to better understand their risk of heart disease–the leading cause of death in the U.S. Should you?

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Why Doctors Are Watching GLP-1s Closely

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, which belong to a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, are showing promise in helping manage several long-term health problems.

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