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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
9 aging myths
Discover what's true, and what's not, about life after 60.
Depression and seniors
The blues aren't a normal part of growing older.
Take a shot at beating the flu
Vaccination can help you stay healthy during flu season.
Watch out for osteoporosis
Should you be screened?
5 balance exercises to help keep you on your feet
Seniors: Take steps to reduce your risk of falling.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
How to control asthma triggers
Taming your triggers can help you avoid asthma attacks.
How to cope with wildfire smoke
Learn who's most at risk and what you can do.
Got asthma? Get a flu shot
Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma.
When asthma acts up
During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles.
Cold vs. allergy quiz
Is it a cold or an allergy? Take this quiz.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Arthritis 101
Questions and answers about arthritis.
Arthritis and the flu
Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority if you have a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Everyday tips for living with arthritis
Making a few adjustments can help you perform routine chores and household tasks without aggravating your arthritis.
Get rid of pain medicine you don't need
Properly disposing of unused pain medicines reduces the risk that they'll be misused by someone who finds them.
Pain quiz
Are powerful pain killers the only way to handle chronic pain? Find out by taking this quiz.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
7 fast facts about colorectal cancer
Know what you can do to protect yourself.
Watch for warning signs of cancer
Knowing what to look for may be an important first step in defeating the disease.
Are you at risk for breast cancer?
Many things may raise your risk for getting breast cancer. Discover what they are.
Is it time for a mammogram?
It may not be time for you to begin screening, but it's a great time to talk with your doctor about it.
Breast cancer quiz
Find out how much you know about this disease.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Painful pimple? Don't pop it
Painful pimple? Don't pop it
Now is the time to protect kids from the flu
It's that time again! Has your family had their flu shots?
5 crib safety moves every parent should know
Can teddy be in with baby? See the answer.
Keep kids safe this Halloween
Each Halloween, kids get hurt trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins. Here are some things you can do to keep your children safe.
Grow, baby, grow! (video)
Pregnant? Learn how big your baby is right now.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes and COVID-19: What to do if you get sick
Know how to adjust your self-care routine when you're ill.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
This common problem is caused by damaged nerves, usually in the hands and feet.
Keep kidney disease in check
Early detection and treatment of kidney trouble can help prevent or delay chronic kidney disease.
Understanding gastroparesis
A disruption in the digestive process that is often caused by diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes: An introduction
Healthy habits can help you prevent this disease and its complications.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Women and heart attacks quiz
Should women worry about heart attacks? Take this quiz to find out.
Heart risks you can change
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but you can take steps to avoid it.
Recognize sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious emergency, but bystanders can help a person survive.
Calculate your target heart rate
Using your target heart rate can help you exercise hard enough to improve your fitness level but not so hard that it's dangerous.
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.
Stress-busting tips for essential workers
It's especially important now to take care of yourself.
COVID-19: What we've learned 6 months into the pandemic
From how it spreads to how to stop it, we've learned a lot.
Should you return to work?
What to consider when weighing your options. 
Build a more positive body image
Let your self-worth bloom.
Men: Recognize symptoms of depression
Depression can strike any man at any age.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Strength training fact vs. fiction
If you're not strength training, you're missing out.
Surprising and tasty sources of fiber
There are options other than bran cereal, oatmeal and beans.
Make healthy bones a family affair
People of all ages, from kids to seniors, need to keep their bones strong to help prevent osteoporosis.
Eating right when you have diabetes
Getting started on a healthy eating plan is especially important after you've been diagnosed with diabetes.
Heartburn triggers
Find out what kinds of food, drinks and behaviors can trigger heartburn.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Stress-busting tips for essential workers
It's especially important now to take care of yourself.
15 warning signs of a pregnancy problem
Nearly two-thirds of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
COVID-19: What we've learned 6 months into the pandemic
From how it spreads to how to stop it, we've learned a lot.
Should you return to work?
What to consider when weighing your options. 
Build a more positive body image
Let your self-worth bloom.
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