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It may take a few weeks or longer to heal from the surgery. Find out how to care for yourself after you're home.

Every part of the body, including the heart and brain, needs oxygen to work. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood through the body. Heart attack and stroke are due to problems in the arteries. The same factors that cause heart disease can make you more likely to have a stroke.

To get the most out of your health care, take an active role. This means thinking of every doctor as a partner in your care. Here are things you can do to help that partnership go smoothly.

Dealing with health and medical issues can be stressful and confusing. It can be a good idea to ask friends and family for support. They can listen to what the doctors tell you, ask questions, and help make sure that things go smoothly. And they can help you get the care you need.

When medicines are taken as directed, they can greatly improve your health. But if they are not taken as instructed, they may not work. To help make sure that your treatment remains effective and safe, understand your medicines and how to take them.

Do you find that you make an appointment with your health care provider, only to forget half your questions once you’re in the exam room? Preparing for a health care provider visit can help you get the most out of your health care. Below are tips for helping you prepare.

Breast implant surgery (also called breast augmentation) is a cosmetic procedure that changes the size of your breasts. Breast implants are put in above or below the chest muscle to make the breasts larger.

Mastopexy is a type of cosmetic surgery done to reshape the breasts. It is often called a breast lift. Having a breast lift changes the look of your breasts and may improve their appearance.

It’s common to feel tired and moody after having a baby. But if you have very strong feelings of sadness or anger, or have trouble doing your daily tasks, you may have a serious mood disorder called postpartum depression. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.