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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Seniors: Training for strength
Getting stronger can help you remain independent.
COVID-19: Should you be double-boosted?
Why two shots are better than one.
Depression: It’s not a normal part of aging
Depression is common among seniors but not inevitable.
What causes Alzheimer's disease?
Learn some tips for keeping your brain healthy.
Arthritis: Getting a good night's rest
Quality sleep is especially important if you have arthritis.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Make a plan to control your asthma
Take this form to your doctor and create your personal asthma action plan. It will make it easier to control your asthma.
Self-care for seasonal allergies
A sinus rinse is one home treatment that may help.
Foods may cause reaction in people with latex allergies
Even handling some foods could cause problems.
Asthma triggers quiz
Could your pet's fur be triggering your asthma symptoms? Find out.
Understanding contact dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin that results in an itchy or painful rash, red bumps and sometimes even blisters.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
4 signs you might have carpal tunnel syndrome
It starts gradually.
Understanding osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis.
Live a good life with arthritis
Try these arthritis workarounds for your daily tasks.
Pain quiz
Are powerful pain killers the only way to handle chronic pain? Find out by taking this quiz.
Alternative treatments for arthritis: Do they really help?
It can be tempting to try nontraditional methods to control arthritis pain.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Chemotherapy: Coping with hair loss
Your hair may look different when it grows back in, but these changes in color or texture may not be permanent.
Grilling tips to reduce cancer risk
If you barbecue meat, you'll want this info.
How to investigate cancer treatments
Read this before researching cancer treatments online.
Colorectal cancer: Watch for these potential signs
Don’t ignore a change in bowel habits.
Bladder cancer quiz
Find out what's responsible for half of all cases of bladder cancer.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Help your child cope with asthma
Having a chronic disease can be challenging for a child.
Kids under 12 can get remdesivir too
It's the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.
Juvenile arthritis: Symptoms and treatments
Juvenile arthritis often affects the knees, hands and feet.
Help teens cope with stress
How to spot the signs. Plus, tips for taming the tension.
COVID-19 home tests: How to store and use your kit safely
Test kits are safe when handled properly.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Intermittent claudication: When walking makes legs ache
Leg pain while walking is often among the first noticeable signs of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Dads’ metformin use linked to birth defects
We need more studies to confirm the findings.
Exercising when you have diabetes
Exercise is important, but you have to put safety first.
Diabetes: Should you count carbohydrates?
Carbohydrate counting is one tool you can use to help control blood sugar if you have diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes: An introduction
Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented, but it can be controlled.
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Avocados may help your heart
Avocados offer healthy and delicious benefits.
Some common OTC medicines can raise blood pressure
Here's what you can do.
Why vacations keep you healthy
Taking time off can lower stress and even help your heart.
Women: What to know about cholesterol
This plays a key role in the No. 1 killer of American women.
Rheumatoid arthritis and your heart
Research has linked rheumatoid arthritis to heart problems.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Your brain on COVID-19
Research shows infections are linked to brain shrinkage and damage.
Men: How to check for signs of testicular cancer
Shower time is prime time for a self-exam.
How to use COVID-19 community levels
Whether to mask up may depend on the latest data.
Does COVID-19 cause diabetes?
The risk is higher in people who've had the virus.
When is hernia surgery needed?
Some hernias may not cause problems right away.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Get the most nutrients from your produce
Good stuff can be lost during food prep and cooking.
Ready, set, run
Reduce your chances of a running injury.
How anti-inflammatory is your diet?
Inflammation may have a lot to do with heart health.
5 delicious ways to enjoy asparagus
Get a fresh taste of this seasonal star.
It's time for a bike safety tuneup
Get set up for safety with this interactive guide.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Pay attention to your posture
Try these tips to improve your posture.
Does hormone therapy raise cancer risk?
Learn what the research says and make an informed choice.
Pay attention to your posture
Try these tips to improve your posture.
Women and depression
Why are women more likely to have depression?
Coping with violent events in the news
These 7 strategies can help.
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