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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Not half bad? What to know about splitting pills (video)
Is splitting your pills in half a good or bad idea? Watch to find out.
Seniors: Be smart about medicines
There are many good reasons to "take as directed" by your doctor.
Ease menopause symptoms without hormones
Helpful ways to manage five common complaints.
Headache triggers vary widely
Finding the cause of your pain is the first step toward avoiding headaches.
Protect yourself from medical errors
Patients have a key role to play in making healthcare safe.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Pay attention to pollen counts (video)
Wondering why your hay fever is acting up? There might be a simple answer and solution. Watch to learn more.
Coping with airborne allergens
Reduce your exposure to pollen, mold, dust and pet dander.
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.
Cigarettes: No. 1 enemy of lungs
Smoking is the direct cause of several diseases.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Is it time for a new knee? (video)
If knee pain is keeping you from enjoying life, it's time to talk to your doctor.
Understanding rheumatoid arthritis
When the immune system attacks the joints.
Exercise your way to less osteoarthritis pain (video)
Activity can help reduce arthritis pain, but only if you stick with it. Skip the kinds that bore you and find a new favorite.
What is total joint replacement?
Learn when it's used and how it's done.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Colorectal cancer: Assess your risk
Learn about the risk factors that may matter for you.
A good reason to watch your red meat intake
Plus how to spot a properly sized portion.
Colon cancer screenings: Know your options
Most people should have their first screening at age 45.
Breast cancer: What to do if you find a lump
Most breast lumps are not cancerous.
What to know about prostate cancer screening (video)
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Teach kids to be good digital citizens
Help your kids form healthy online habits.
Raising kids who can get along
Some simple steps can help build strong sibling bonds.
Parents: Here’s how to calm coronavirus concerns
Tips for talking with your kids.
Kids stuck at home? How to keep them busy
Is your child's school closed? Try these activities. 
Talk to your kids about smoking
You can help your children stay smoke-free.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Breastfeeding may help lower the risk for type 2 diabetes
How nursing helps protect you and your baby.
Sweet diabetes success with baking blends (video)
Baking blends can help to make baked goods more diabetes-friendly.
Discover how diabetes can harm your kidneys
See how much damage your kidneys can face if diabetes goes unchecked. Then, take a quiz and learn more.
Diabetes and kidney disease
Kidney disease is a potentially serious complication of diabetes.
Tired, achy legs might signal peripheral artery disease
This common disorder can be serious, but it's often overlooked.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
When to start cholesterol checks (video)
Don’t wait until you hit middle age to get your cholesterol checked. Watch to find out when you should get your first screening.
Diet and cholesterol
By following a healthy diet, you can improve your HDL and LDL cholesterol.
Warning signs of heart failure
Heart failure comes on so gradually, it's easy to overlook warning signs.
Recognize sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious emergency, but bystanders can help a person survive.
Taking blood thinners safely
If you've been prescribed blood thinners, there are things you need to know in order to stay safe while taking them.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
What does social distancing mean?
Learn why it's necessary and how to practice it.
How to self-quarantine with COVID-19
These precautions are key to slowing the spread.
Do you have a sleep disorder?
Answer a few questions about your sleep habits to determine if you might have a sleep disorder.
Prostate cancer: What's family got to do with it?
Men with a close family history of prostate cancer face an increased risk for the disease.
When to start cholesterol checks (video)
Don’t wait until you hit middle age to get your cholesterol checked. Watch to find out when you should get your first screening.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Pesticides on produce: Are they safe?
The health benefits of produce outweigh any risks.
Food cravings and how to get past them
Is it a craving or isn't it? Find out.
Stocking your pandemic pantry
Healthy foods to see you through.
How many calories can you burn with exercise?
Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program.
Get creative with chili (video)
Add all kinds of interesting ingredients to make chili healthy, tasty—and your own.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
What does social distancing mean?
Learn why it's necessary and how to practice it.
Myths and facts about coronavirus
Fact: People of all ages can be infected with COVID-19.
How alcohol damages your body
In the long term, it can damage organs and raise your risk for cancer.
Why women should know about stroke
Six out of every 10 stroke deaths occur in women.
How much sugar is in that drink? (video)
All sweet drinks are not created equal. Some have only a little sugar, while some have way more than you might think.
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