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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Risk factors for stroke and how to control them
Help protect yourself from stroke. (4 min. read)
Nocturia: Don’t let bathroom breaks ruin your sleep
Lifestyle changes and medication can offer relief. (3 min. read)
Doing damage: Alcohol and your liver
Heavy alcohol use is a major cause of serious, long-term liver disease in the United States. (2 min. read)
5 facts about falls (and how to prevent them)
Learn how to lower your risk. (3 min. read)
COVID-19: What to know about the new vaccines
Upgrade your immune response this fall. (3 min. read)
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Indoor pollutants and your health
Many substances can pollute your indoor air. (2 min. read)
Living with lactose intolerance
Lifestyle changes can help. (2 min. read)
Got asthma? Get a flu shot
Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma. (2 min. read)
When asthma acts up
During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles. (2 min. read)
Aspirin and asthma don't mix
Aspirin and other common over-the-counter medicines may make asthma worse. (2 min. read)
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Coping with hip pain without surgery
From medication to exercise, what helps? (3 min. read)
Arthritis and the flu
Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority. (3 min. read)
What you need to know about arthritis and falls
Learn about the connection and get tips on prevention. (3 min. read)
Live a good life with arthritis
Try these arthritis workarounds for your daily tasks. (3 min. read)
Exercise and arthritis can (and do) go together
See some exercise options that are easy on your joints. (1 min. read)
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Breast cancer: What to do if you find a lump
Most breast lumps are not cancerous. (3 min. read)
8 mammogram facts to know
Learn why mammography is so important and how the test works. (3 min. read)
Steps to a successful mammogram
Screenings help find breast cancer early. (2 min. read)
The emotional side of breast cancer
It's important to find positive ways to deal with your feelings about breast cancer. (3 min. read)
Coping with the physical effects of cancer
Lifestyle changes and medicines may help you feel better. (3 min. read)
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
How to pack an A+ school lunch
Make meal planning a joint effort. (3 min. read)
Helping kids avoid the flu
What parents can do. (3 min. read)
New moms: Take time for self-care
Be good to yourself and your baby. (1 min. read)
What to do when your child has a cold
How to ease the symptoms. (4 min. read)
Treatment for ADHD: What are the options?
Medicine isn’t the only answer. (4 min. read)
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes: An introduction
Healthy habits can help you prevent this disease and its complications. (4 min. read)
Why eye exams are important for your overall health
Eye exams can detect a surprising number of health problems. (1 min. read)
Diabetes: Take a stand for better blood sugar control
Try not to sit in one place for longer than 30 minutes. (34 sec. video)
Keep kidney disease in check
Early detection and treatment can help. (4 min. read)
Is a flu shot right for you?
Learn who's at high risk for severe flu. (1 min. read)
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
What is an arrhythmia?
A malfunction of your heart's electrical system may cause it to beat too quickly, too slowly or erratically. (3 min. read)
Simple swaps to control cholesterol
Start with small changes. (3 min. read)
Triple threat: Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
What to do when diabetes and heart conditions collide. (1 min. read)
5 warning signs of peripheral artery disease
Listen to your legs. They could be telling you something. (2 min. read)
Heart risks you can change
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but you can take steps to avoid it. (3 min. read)
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
How to be a better listener
Improve your listening skills with these six tips. (2 min. read)
What to know about BA.2.86
Here’s why scientists are tracking the Pirola variant. (3 min. read)
Get the facts about flu shots
Stay flu-free this winter. (3 min. read)
Breast cancer in men
Breast cancer isn't common among men, but it can happen. (3 min. read)
Men: Recognize symptoms of depression
Depression can strike any man at any age. (1 min. read)
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Fall's favorite fruit: The health perks of apples
Harvest the health benefits of apple season. (2 min. read)
Fuel your fitness: What to eat before, during and after exercise
Energize your exercise routine. (3 min. read)
Fall fitness reboot: 6 ways to stay active
Swap the gym for scenic fall views. (2 min. read)
Eat better on a budget: 6 savvy shopping tips
Get more greens (and save some too). (3 min. read)
Prevent school sports injuries
Tips for parents and coaches. (2 min. read)
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
What to know if you have a family history of Alzheimer’s
You can take steps to reduce your risk. (2 min. read)
Make the most of your mammogram
Try these suggestions for a better test. (2 min. read)
Your power outage playbook
Keep your food, meds and family safe. (3 min. read)
5 facts about celiac disease
Some people learn they have celiac as adults. (2 min. read)
Bite-sized bouts of activity still count
As little as four minutes per day could lower cancer risk. (2.5 min. read)
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