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| EXPERT ANSWERS | | Heart rate: What's normal? | A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Find out what it means if your pulse is above or below those numbers. | Conflicting mammogram results: What can I do? | Abnormalities found on screening mammograms don't necessarily mean that you have breast cancer. Keep this information in mind. | | PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... | | |
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| HEALTH TIP | | Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls | Have you ever tripped down the stairs? Slipped on a rug? It may seem silly, but falls are nothing to take lightly. Here are tips to fall-proof your home: 1. Keep electrical cords out of walking paths. 2. Securely fasten carpet, rugs and carpet runners to the floor. 3. Keep walkways and stairways free of clutter. 4. Use nonslip mats in the bathtub or shower. | | Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org. |
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