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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Don't delay emergency care because of COVID-19
Heart attacks and strokes still happen during a pandemic.
Is it a stroke?
Learn the signs and know how to respond.
Aging and exercise: Myth or fact?
You can work out at every stage of life.
Gardening with arthritis
Don't let arthritis keep you from enjoying your garden.
Try these bone-building exercises
Keep your bones strong and fight osteoporosis with weight-bearing exercises. Here’s how.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Pollen making you miserable?
Learn one way to help ease the sneezing.
Symptom checker: COVID-19, allergies, cold or flu?
Check your symptoms against these four illnesses.
Hay fever: A sneeze on the breeze
Spring is here. Has your nose sprung a leak?
Aspirin and asthma don't mix
Aspirin and other common over-the-counter medicines may make asthma worse.
Asthma triggers
Find out what can cause an asthma attack.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
The emotional side of arthritis
Take steps to cope with the emotional effects of arthritis.
Weight loss can improve knee arthritis
With each pound you put on, your knees absorb about 4 extra pounds of pressure.
A guide to total knee replacement
Know when it's needed, how it's done and when you'll recover.
Arthritis: How much exercise is too much?
Know when to say when.
Gardening with arthritis
Don't let arthritis keep you from enjoying your garden.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
How to check for skin cancer during the pandemic
When was the last time you did a skin cancer self-exam?
Sunscreen smarts (video)
More is better to help protect your skin from sunburn and skin cancer.
Coping with the physical effects of cancer
Lifestyle changes and medicines may help you feel better.
Life after cancer treatment
A focus on healthy habits can’t guarantee your cancer won’t return, but it can give you a sense of control.
Talking to a friend or relative who has cancer
Knowing when to talk, what to say and how to listen.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Graduation ideas for the class of 2020
How to make graduation special while social distancing.
Concussions in kids: What to watch for
Some signs and symptoms may show up hours or days later.
5 crib safety tips every parent should know (video)
Don’t clutter the crib—watch to learn what does and doesn’t belong with sleeping babies.
The scary world of nightmares and night terrors
Nightmares and night terrors can be scary for both kids and parents.
Considering alternative medicine for your children?
Tips for choosing safe, effective care for your kiddo.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Game-day advice for kids with type 1 diabetes (video)
Take a few precautions to help young athletes be at their best.
Insulin basics
Managing levels of this hormone is a key to controlling diabetes.
A guide to insulin pumps
If you have diabetes, using an insulin pump may be a convenient way to manage your blood sugar.
Tips for buying diabetes supplies
The right supplies can make controlling your blood sugar easier.
Diabetes superfoods
A look at some foods that have the nutrients needed for good diabetes management.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
A fruit-forward approach to high blood pressure
Is your body getting enough of this important mineral?
Understanding atherosclerosis
It's important to learn about the risk factors for this artery-clogging disease and to take action now to protect your health.
Cut back on sodium by checking food labels
Just six types of food are responsible for much of the sodium we consume.
How to choose a whole-grain bread (video)
Check the label to be sure you're buying bread with the most benefits.
Cholesterol: Learn about your levels
Find out how your doctor will use your blood cholesterol levels to assess your heart health.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
What to know about cloth face masks
Including how to make your own without sewing.
How to handle quarantine fatigue
There are things you can do to feel better.
Prostate cancer quiz
When should you talk to your doctor about prostate cancer? Find out in this quiz.
Check your risk for prostate cancer
Several factors can increase your risk of prostate cancer. But knowing your risk can help you and your doctor make a plan to protect you.
Sleep apnea: What you need to know
This serious—but treatable—sleep disorder affects an estimated 18 million Americans.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Eat well to keep your immune system strong
Nutritious foods have always been a way to help avoid illness.
Know your fats
Learn what kinds of fats to choose, limit or avoid.
Tackling big weight-loss goals
Two of the keys to losing a large amount of weight are perseverance and patience.
How to add pounds if you're underweight
For some people, adding weight can be as difficult as losing it.
Invisible but preventable: Food poisoning (video)
Follow these best practices to avoid a foodborne illness.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
What to know about cloth face masks
Including how to make your own without sewing.
Is your medicine cabinet due for a checkup?
Here's a list of items to make sure you have on hand.
Domestic violence: Staying safe during COVID-19
Being home isn't safe for everyone right now.
How to care for someone with COVID-19
Not everyone with the coronavirus needs to be hospitalized.
Start a hobby during the pandemic
Try these tips to get inspired.
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