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(NAPSI) - There's something to be said for the power of girlfriends and the unique bonds between women that only women understand. On a bad day, your girlfriends always have your back.

(NAPSI) - Many men might be able to save their own lives, and be there for their family if they just took one simple step: finding out which preventive medical tests are recommended for men their age. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited the doctor within the past year.

(NAPSA) - You can protect yourself from the No. 1 preventable cause of premature death in America: smoking. If you smoke, ask a physician to create a quit plan. Set a quit date, inform your family and friends, and determine the best nicotine replacement therapy for you.

Imperial, California (NAPSI) - For almost half of the American population, prescription medicines are a part of daily life. When taken as prescribed, they can play an important role in the treatment and prevention of a variety of health conditions. However, prescription medicines can be harmful in the hands of those who do not have a valid prescription.

Temecula, California (NAPSI) - Snacking has become a way of life for some Americans, with over 90 percent of consumers doing so on a daily basis. According to recent eating trends, snacks are becoming more like minimeals, making it even more important to snack with a specific purpose in mind balanced nutrition.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - People who learn to manage their diabetes from the start have fewer health problems from diabetes years later. You can too. Order a free booklet, 4 steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life, from National Diabetes Education Program to learn more.