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34 Essential Health Rules to Live By

Follow this advice and you're pretty much guaranteed to have your healthiest year yet.

By Emma Haak
Women's Health Rules - For Better Care from Your Doctor

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For Better Care from Your Doctor
16. It goes without saying, but you need to see your doctor regularly. Yearly isn't always necessary if you're in good health. Ask your doc just how often—or not—you should be seeing them.

17. Hypertension, breast cancer and diabetes: When investigating your family health history, these are three biggies to watch for. And (obviously) share what you discover with your doc.

18. Ask your questions at the beginning instead of the end of a visit to set an agenda that's specific to you and your concerns.
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