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			<title><![CDATA[How much fat can I have on a low cholesterol diet?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Fat on a low cholesterol diet is not bad in small servings. Learn more about fat on a low cholesterol diet at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I stay motivated to keep losing weight?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Staying motivated to losing weight can be difficult. Learn more about staying motivated to losing weight at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I eat lower cholesterol foods when I eat out?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Eating lower cholesterol foods when I eat out can lead to a healthier figure. Learn about eating lower cholesterol foods at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[How does calcium affect my blood pressure?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How does calcium effect blood pressure? Learn more about how calcium effects blood pressure at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How does calcium affect my blood pressure?]]></media:title>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I calculate the percentage of calories from fat?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Calculating the calories from fat can be good for a diet. Learn more about calculating the calories from fat at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How do I calculate the percentage of calories from fat?]]></media:title>
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			<title><![CDATA[How many grams of fat can I eat in a day?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[How many grams of fat can I eat in a day? Learn how many grams of fat you can eat in a day at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How many grams of fat can I eat in a day?]]></media:title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Are there alternatives to CABG?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A CABG is an invasive form of this surgery for patients with coronary heart disease. Learn less invasive alternatives to CABG in this article from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Are there alternatives to CABG?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[A CABG is an invasive form of this surgery for patients with coronary heart disease. Learn less invasive alternatives to CABG in this article from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[How is my blood pressure normally regulated?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Regulating blood pressure is important for your health. Learn more about regulating blood pressure at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How is my blood pressure normally regulated?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Regulating blood pressure is important for your health. Learn more about regulating blood pressure at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[What is a heart attack?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Heart attacks are medical emergencies that should never be ignored. Get tips for responding to a heart attack and common warning signs from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What is a heart attack?]]></media:title>
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			<title><![CDATA[What healthcare professionals might I need for heart disease?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Healthcare professionals for heart disease help you find which treatment is best for you. Get facts about healthcare professionals from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What healthcare professionals might I need for heart disease?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Healthcare professionals for heart disease help you find which treatment is best for you. Get facts about healthcare professionals from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[Do I need to drink less alcohol?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Alcohol can raise your blood pressure, especially if you drink too much. Learn more about alcohol and heart health in this article from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Do I need to drink less alcohol?]]></media:title>
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			<title><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure Symptoms]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Your high blood pressure symptoms can help a doctor treat you. Learn more about your high blood pressure symptoms at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure Symptoms]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Your high blood pressure symptoms can help a doctor treat you. Learn more about your high blood pressure symptoms at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[What does my doctor check during a physical exam?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Doctors check for other health problems that might affect treatment during a physical exam. Learn more about physical exams from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What does my doctor check during a physical exam?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Doctors check for other health problems that might affect treatment during a physical exam. Learn more about physical exams from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure: A Quick Overview]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This blood pressure quick overview is loaded with information. Learn more with the blood pressure quick overview at Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[High Blood Pressure: A Quick Overview]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[This blood pressure quick overview is loaded with information. Learn more with the blood pressure quick overview at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What if my GERD symptoms aren't getting better?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about treating GERD symptoms from Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/digestive/what-if-my-gerd-symptoms-arent-getting-better.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What if my GERD symptoms aren't getting better?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about treating GERD symptoms from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[Cytoprotective Barrier Agents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Learn about cytoprotective barrier agents, including possible side effects and drug interactions, in this article from Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/medication/cytoprotective-barrier-agents.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Cytoprotective Barrier Agents]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about cytoprotective barrier agents, including possible side effects and drug interactions, in this article from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[GERD Physical Exam: What is my doctor looking for?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about a physical exam for GERD from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[GERD Physical Exam: What is my doctor looking for?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about a physical exam for GERD from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[What if GERD symptoms aren't treated?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about seeing your doctor about GERD from Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/digestive/untreated-gerd-symptoms.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What if GERD symptoms aren't treated?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about seeing your doctor about GERD from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[Are GERD medications for me?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about GERD medications from Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/digestive/are-gerd-medications-for-me.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Are GERD medications for me?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about GERD medications from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[What does GERD feel like?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[What does GERD feel like? Learn about what having GERD feels like from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What does GERD feel like?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[What does GERD feel like? Learn about what having GERD feels like from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[What are the common symptoms of GERD?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about the common symptoms of GERD from Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/digestive/what-are-the-common-symptoms-of-gerd.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[What are the common symptoms of GERD?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about the common symptoms of GERD from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[How common is GERD?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[GERD affects more than 15 million people in the United States. Learn more facts about GERD from Discovery Health.]]></description>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How common is GERD?]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[GERD affects more than 15 million people in the United States. Learn more facts about GERD from Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Describe Your Pain]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Describing arthritis pain can help in the diagnoses and treatment process. Learn more about describing arthritis pain at Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/overview/describing-arthritis-pain.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[How to Describe Your Pain]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Describing arthritis pain can help in the diagnoses and treatment process. Learn more about describing arthritis pain at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Dressing When You Have Arthritis]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Dressing with arthritis can be a difficult task. Learn more about dressing with arthritis at Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/overview/dressing-with-arthritis.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
			<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[Tips for Dressing When You Have Arthritis]]></media:title>
			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Dressing with arthritis can be a difficult task. Learn more about dressing with arthritis at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Bathing, Brushing, and More When You Have Arthritis]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Bathing and brushing when you have arthritis can be a painful task. Learn more about bathing and brushing with arthritis at Discovery Health.]]></description>
			<link>https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/overview/bathing-brushing-when-you-have-arthritis.htm</link>
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			<dc:creator>Elizabeth Scherer</dc:creator>			
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
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			<media:description type="html"><![CDATA[Bathing and brushing when you have arthritis can be a painful task. Learn more about bathing and brushing with arthritis at Discovery Health.]]></media:description>
			
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