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WebMD the Magazine

WebMD the Magazine. Available in doctors' offices nationwide. Look for it next time you're in the waiting room.

April/May 2005 Issue

Take the Test You Can Take to Your Doctor

Sleep: Are you getting enough?

Everyone has trouble sleeping now and then. But chronic sleep deprivation can do more than just make you tired. It can significantly affect your health. Do you have a disorder that keeps you from getting sound sleep?

Allergies: Pesky sniffle or the real deal?

Allergies are a very common problem; about 50 million Americans are affected. But for some people, it's a bigger problem than for others. Maybe you're more allergic than you know! Check your symptoms.

Mind: Just blue or truly depressed?

Each year, more than 18 million Americans suffer from depression. That number might be higher because less than half the people who suffer from depression seek treatment. Should you?

Heart: What's your heart health IQ?

Former President Clinton's heart surgery got a lot of people thinking about their own heart health. Start your heart-health assessment with this cholesterol quiz.

Diabetes: Rate your risk for diabetes

Nearly 800,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. However, many people with type 2 diabetes don't even know they have it. Are you at risk of developing diabetes?

Diet: Do you suffer from acid reflux?

Millions of people have symptoms such as hoarseness, an acidic or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing nearly every day. This is a more serious condition than heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. What do you know about it?

Sex: Are you at risk for herpes?

Many Americans say they protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) but few actually use protection on a regular basis. Genital herpes is the most common STD. Are you at risk of getting it?

Pain: Headache or Migraine?

Most people get headaches now and then, but some suffer from intense pain caused by migraine headaches. How do you know if it's a migraine? Assess yourself first.


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