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What is anemia?
Anemia occurs when your blood doesn't have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. All parts of your body need oxygen. Anemia can starve your
What is depression?
When doctors talk about depression, they usually mean major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box to the right nearly every day, all day, for two weeks or longer. If you're depresse
What causes insomnia?
Many people have insomnia, or trouble sleeping. People who have insomnia may not be able to fall asleep, may wake up during the night and not be able to fall back asleep or may wake up early in the morning.
Insomnia isn't
What is anxiety?
Anxiety can be a normal "alarm system" alerting you to danger. Imagine coming home and finding a burglar in your home. Your heart beats faster. Your palms get sweaty. Your mind races. In a situation such as this, anxiety can be he
How can I find breast cancer early?
The best way to find breast lumps that may be cancer is to do two things:
1.
Have regular mammograms.
2.
Have your doctor check your breasts every year.
Doing both gives you the best c
