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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. Cold-weather safety for seniors Cold weather can present special challenges for older adults. Managing your weight as you age Weight management in later years pays healthy dividends. Infographic: Screening tests Screening tests can help you find and head off health problems early. Handwashing can keep you healthy Regular handwashing is a simple, effective way to protect yourself from germs. Coping with coughs A cough is a protective reflex action that helps clear your airways. Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Allergic to indoors What to do when your allergies happen at home. Kids with asthma twice as likely to smoke Asked why they would add smoking to their breathing problems, most kids cited curiosity. What is asthma? Learn how it affects the lungs. How the lungs work A person at rest breathes about 12 to 15 times per minute. Quiz: Asthma Think you know the basics of asthma? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis and the weather Does cold weather make arthritis worse? Exercising when you have arthritis Staying active can reduce arthritis pain and strengthen joints and muscles. Parenting with arthritis Arthritis doesn't have to keep you from being an active, involved parent. Living with rheumatoid arthritis Six things you can do to help control the disease. Understanding polymyalgia rheumatica PMR is a common cause of muscle aches and stiffness in older adults. Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Diet and cancer prevention No single food or eating plan can prevent cancer, but a healthy diet overall may help cut your risk. Tobacco and cancer: By the numbers Tobacco use causes at least 12 different types of cancer. How many can you name? Infographic: Benefits of quitting smoking Learn how your health will improve after you give up smoking. Caring for yourself after cervical cancer After treatment ends, healing begins. Quiz: Cervical cancer Do we know what causes most cervical cancers? Find out by taking this quiz. Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Winter workouts for kids The days are short and the weather's cold, but kids still need exercise. Snack ads spur preschoolers to munch more Kids as young as 2 eat more salty snacks after seeing food ads on TV. Helping kids cope with stress Nine things parents can do. Helping kids avoid the flu What parents can do. Too sick for school? When to keep your kids home. Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes and the flu: A dangerous combination People who have diabetes are at increased risk for complications if they get the flu. Diabetes: Caring for yourself during routine illness Illnesses such as colds and the flu can affect your blood sugar levels. Infographic: Diabetes superfoods A look at some foods that have the nutrients needed for good diabetes management. Exercising when you have diabetes Exercise can be good for people with diabetes, but it's important to put safety first. 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. Preventing the flu when you have heart disease If you have heart disease, the flu can cause serious complications. Heart attack: Even younger smokers at risk Those under 50 are eight times more likely to have a heart attack than their nonsmoking peers 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. Lifestyle changes key to bringing down cholesterol Some of the best ways to influence cholesterol levels are completely within your control. Heart surgery: What to expect Having an idea of what to expect may help ease your stress before heart surgery. Men's Health Health information especially for men. Men: Tips for a longer and healthier life Guys can increase their chance of a long, healthy life in plenty of ways, starting with not smoking, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight. Overcoming barriers to exercise Discover how to overcome the hurdles that keep you from exercising regularly. How many calories do you need each day? Learn how many calories you need each day to maintain your weight. More people have substance use disorders than cancer That's even though treatment is often effective, surgeon general says. Quiz: What equals 1 drink? Do you know how much alcohol it takes to make 1 drink? Find the answers here. Nutrition and Fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. 12 steps toward a healthier diet A look at some simple things you can do to eat more healthfully. Don't let winter put a chill on exercise If your New Year's resolution is to move more, try these 10 workouts to make it stick, even in wintry weather. Exercising when you're overweight Getting fit is good for you, no matter your weight or size. How many calories can you burn with exercise? Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program. Breaking through a weight-loss plateau What to do when the pounds stop coming off. Women's Health Health information especially for women. Gynecological exams: Important for every woman Sometimes called well-woman exams, these annual visits help keep you in good health. Can cranberry juice cure your UTI? Cranberry juice has long been touted as a treatment for urinary tract infections. Is it a remedy or a rumor? 7 surprising ways you may be sabotaging your diet Some of the things you do to try to lose weight may actually keep you from shedding extra pounds. Recipe revival: How to make your favorite meals healthier Simple steps for improving the nutritional value of your favorite recipes. Infographic: How the flu spreads As many as 20 percent of Americans get the flu every year. Find out how the virus spreads	FIND A PHYSICIAN VIEW OUR SERVICES Upcoming Events Health for Life 11th Annual Women’s Heart Health Luncheon Indoor Cycling Cardio Drumming Yoga
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