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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Yard and garden safety
Take precautions while you're working in the yard.
Coping with hip pain without surgery
From medication to exercise, what helps?
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Learn the signs and effects.
12 ways to head off dementia
Up to 40% of dementias could be prevented or delayed.
Arthritis and your feet
Learn what might be done when arthritis affects your feet.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Outsmart springtime allergens
Try these tips from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Hay fever: A sneeze on the breeze
Spring is here. Has your nose sprung a leak?
Pay attention to pollen counts
Wondering why your hay fever is acting up? There might be a simple solution.
Using a peak-flow meter
Find out how well your lungs are working.
How the lungs work
A person at rest breathes about 12 to 15 times per minute.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Hip arthritis: 6 effective treatments
Lifestyle changes and nonsurgical treatments can often help ease your pain.
Finding the right job when you have arthritis
Take the time to find a job that fits your needs and abilities.
Exercising with arthritis
From the warm-up to the cooldown, we’ve got 8 tips for exercising safely.
Arthritis and intimacy
Stay close to your partner as you manage this chronic illness.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Pregnancy after cancer
There's reason for optimism.
How to prevent infections during chemotherapy
These nine tips can help protect your health.
Childhood cancer: Coping with a diagnosis
Tips to help parents and kids cope with cancer.
Should you be screened for prostate cancer?
Use this tool to help you ponder the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening.
How to support a partner with cancer
These six tips may help you feel less helpless.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Treating sports injuries
Mild strains and sprains? Try the R.I.C.E. method.
What to do when your child has COVID-19
Help your child cope with a positive COVID-19 test.
Parents: Know when to call 911
Learn how to recognize a medical emergency
Bullying: Not just child’s play
Bullying is a potentially serious problem parents should address.
Stay on top of your kid’s shots
Many diseases are preventable, but keeping track of your kid's shots is key.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Is an insulin pump right for you?
Use this decision tool to help you weigh the pros and cons.
Small but mighty: Your kidneys deserve protection
Are you at risk for kidney disease?
Hypoglycemia: A sugar issue
Low blood sugar can be a hazard for people who have diabetes.
Diabetes and your feet
What you don't feel can hurt you.
Drinking alcohol? Your organs will notice
Alcohol does more than change your perception of the world. Alcohol can also trigger changes in your internal organs. Find out more.
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Reel in the benefits of fish
Most adults should have a couple of servings of fish a week.
5 ways to get more omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids may help your heart, brain and joint health.
Why you'll need medicines after a heart attack
Certain drugs can help you avoid another heart attack.
Warning signs of heart failure
Heart failure comes on so gradually, it's easy to overlook warning signs.
COVID-19 linked to heart problems after recovery
COVID-19 may raise heart and stroke risks.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Nonsurgical treatments for back pain
Simple, low-cost treatments can often help.
Living with long COVID-19
Use these tips to cope with long COVID-19.
Alcohol and medication shouldn't mix
Combining them can cause problems.
What to know if you have a family history of prostate cancer
Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.
Even light drinking can harm brain tissues
A new study found that light to moderate drinking impacts brain health.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
How many calories can you burn with exercise?
Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program.
A healthy diet can reduce your risk for colorectal cancer
These 7 healthy changes can help you stay healthy.
Exercise facts and myths
The latest activity guidelines make it clear that we should move more, sit less.
Nondairy milks: When moo won't do
Which is right for you?
Seniors: Training for strength
Getting stronger can help you remain independent.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Could your mammogram help your heart?
Your mammogram may reveal a risk factor for heart disease.
Prevent liver damage with the hepatitis B vaccine
Updated guidelines mean expanded protection.
Easing back in to mask-free activities
It's OK to feel anxious. Here's how to cope.
Back pain: When to get help
Is it time to see a doctor for your back pain?
Women and infertility quiz
Want to learn more about women and infertility? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
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