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WEBBMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body …

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Major Depression in Teens Northwestern Medicine

WEBA teen often needs to have several of these symptoms during the same 2-week period to be diagnosed with major depression. Lasting feelings of sadness. …

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Symptom Checker Northwestern Medicine

WEBUtility Navigation. Patient Rights and Policies; Accessibility © by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. Northwestern Medicine® is a

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Men's Health Northwestern Medicine

WEBAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. For this test, electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at …

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Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life

WEBA growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people.

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Understanding Anxiety Disorders Northwestern Medicine

WEBTypes of anxiety disorders. Panic disorder. This causes a very strong fear of being in danger. Phobias. These are extreme fears of certain things, places, or events. …

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Exercise Stress Test Northwestern Medicine

WEBAn exercise stress test shows your heart's response to exercise. Your healthcare provider often gives you this test to evaluate the blood flow to your heart, your exercise tolerance, …

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Blood Test Northwestern Medicine

WEBYou may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you …

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4 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss Northwestern Medicine

WEBThen make a plan to get back on track. 3. Eat healthy. Keep up with the healthy eating habits that helped you lose weight. Research has shown that people who …

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Teen Health Quiz Northwestern Medicine

WEBWhat Do You Know About Teen Health? Test your knowledge of what it takes to be a healthy teen. 1. About what portion of a person’s total height happens during …

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Being a Healthcare Proxy Northwestern Medicine

WEBA healthcare proxy is someone who stands in for a person who can’t speak for themselves. The name of this role varies by state. It may be called a durable power …

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Metanephrines (Blood) Northwestern Medicine

WEBThey make the hormone adrenaline and other adrenaline-like chemicals called cate­cholamines. Adrenaline controls your blood pressure and helps you cope with …

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Heart Quiz for Women Only Northwestern Medicine

WEB3. If a woman has a heart attack, they are more likely to survive than a man. 4. Women are less likely to get heart disease after menopause than before. 5. When …

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Cascara Sagrada Northwestern Medicine

WEBCascara is used to treat constipation. The usual dose is 300 mg taken 1 time a day. It is not advised to take cascara at a higher dose or for longer than 6 days. When …

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Northwestern Medicine

WEBChronic fatigue syndrome is marked by profound tiredness. Symptoms often get worse with physical or mental activity. In addition to severe tiredness, symptoms …

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Lab Tests Northwestern Medicine

WEBClick a letter to see a list of medical procedures beginning with that letter. Click 'Back to Intro' to return to the beginning of this section. 24-Hour Urine Cortisol chevron_right. 24 …

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Understanding Coronary Calcium Scan Northwestern Medicine

WEBA coronary calcium scan is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. These are called the coronary arteries. The scan checks for calcified plaque …

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Bone Meal Northwestern Medicine

WEBThere is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for bone meal itself. The RDA for calcium for adults between the ages of 19 and 50 years is 1,000 mg per day. …

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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (Blood) Northwestern Medicine

WEBThis test measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in your blood. SHBG is a protein made by your liver. It binds tightly to 3 sex hormones found in both males …

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