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Vitamin B-6 - Mayo Clinic
Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy. Food sources of vitamin B-6 include poultry, fish, potatoes, chickpeas, bananas and fortified cereals. Vitamin B-6 can also be taken as a supplement, typically as an oral capsule, tablet or liquid.
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Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic
Calorie Calculator. Use the calorie calculator to estimate the number of daily calories your body needs to maintain your current weight. If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs.
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Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level. It also can help you understand if you need to take some steps to improve your numbers. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A blood pressure reading has two numbers. Top number, called systolic pressure.
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Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
The Supplement Facts label on calcium supplements is helpful in determining how much calcium is in one serving. As an example, calcium carbonate is 40% elemental calcium, so 1,250 milligrams (mg) of calcium carbonate contains 500 mg of elemental calcium. Be sure to note the serving size (number of tablets) when determining how much calcium is ...
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Vitamin B-12 - Mayo Clinic
The recommended daily amount of vitamin B-12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms (mcg). Most people can get enough vitamin B-12 in the foods they eat. But people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet should eat nutritional yeast and other foods fortified with vitamin B-12. Or they can take a low-dose multivitamin that includes 2.4 mcg of vitamin B-12.
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Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women. These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks.
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How many hours of sleep are enough? - Mayo Clinic
Recommended amount of sleep. Infants 4 months to 12 months. 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours, including naps. 1 to 2 years. 11 to 14 hours per 24 hours, including naps. 3 to 5 years. 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours, including naps. 6 to 12 years. 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours.
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Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as helping to maintain a healthy weight and lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer.
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Exercise: How much do I need every day? - Mayo Clinic
As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight, keep off lost weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Cutting down on sitting time is important, too. The more hours you sit each day, the higher your risk of metabolic problems.
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Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Daily low-dose aspirin therapy may be recommended for the primary prevention of heart attack or stroke if: You're between ages 40 and 59 and you're at high risk of having a first-time heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years. High risk means your risk is 10% or greater.
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