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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Do you know the signs of Alzheimer's disease?
It usually occurs in adults middle-aged or older.
6 tips for older adults to stay connected during COVID-19
You can keep in touch even from a distance.
Aging independently
Make choices now to help ensure a better future.
Are you lonely?
Five questions that can help you see how you're doing.
A crash course on bad drug interactions (video)
Starting a new medication might not seem like a big deal, especially if it's an over-the-counter drug. But mixing certain meds has consequences. Watch to learn more.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Infants and food allergies
Learn the usual signs and what you can do.
Coping with airborne allergens
Reduce your exposure to pollen, mold, dust and pet dander.
Understanding allergic asthma
Learn more about the most common form of asthma.
Why swimming is good for asthma (video)
The warm, humid air of an indoor swimming pool could bring relief if you have asthma.
What is asthma?
Learn how it affects the lungs.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Exercise and arthritis can (and do) go together
Is arthritis keeping you away from exercise? See this graphic filled with exercise options that are easy on your joints.
Arthritis on the job
Learn how to cope with arthritis at work.
Talking with your doctor about arthritis pain
Describing arthritis pain to your doctor is an important part of your care.
Rheumatoid arthritis and your heart
Research has linked rheumatoid arthritis to heart problems.
Arthritis and intimacy
Stay close to your partner as you manage this chronic illness.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Cancer screening could save your life (video)
Take the time to get tested.
Sun safety
Sun exposure is a preventable skin cancer risk factor.

Skin cancer quiz
Can skin cancer be prevented? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Oral, head and neck cancer: How much do you know?
A common type of cancer is tied to a (sadly) common activity. Find out what that activity is, and how much it can cost you.
Breast cancer: What to do if you find a lump
Most breast lumps are not cancerous.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Is COVID-19 bringing your teen down?
Teens may be feeling sad or even angry.
Is it safe to go swimming?
How to lower your risk if you decide to take a dip.
Kids Talk: Nutrition (video)
Learn why you should start good eating habits young.
Talking to your kids about HIV
Over 20% of new HIV diagnoses occur in people ages 13 to 24.
Learn what not to put in a baby's crib
Many babies who die of SIDS are found in their cribs. A safe sleep environment helps reduce the risk.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes: Protect your feet (video)
People with diabetes shouldn't go barefoot. Make sure you always wear comfortable shoes and socks.
Diabetes and air travel
Review the guidelines before taking diabetes supplies on an airplane.
Driving with diabetes
Taking a few precautions can help you stay safe on the road.
What is Charcot foot?
A condition often linked to nerve damage caused by diabetes.
Diabetes: Taking care of your skin
Skin conditions ranging from itchiness to serious infections eventually affect up to one-third of people with diabetes.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Coronavirus and heart complications
If you have heart disease, keep taking your medicines.
Heart health: What is a stress test?
An exercise stress test can show how well your heart performs and detect problems that can be treated.
A guide to cardiac rehabilitation
Growing stronger, adopting a healthy diet, making lifestyle changes and learning about heart disease are important goals of cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Arrhythmias quiz
Could you have an abnormal heart rhythm without knowing it? Find out by taking this true-and-false quiz.
Where's the salt? Hidden sources of sodium (video)
These six common foods are often high in sodium, which puts you at risk for high blood pressure.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Men: Tips for a longer and healthier life
These four tips can greatly improve men's health.
At-home risk assessment: Prostate cancer
It's the most common cancer in men.
Blood donations are urgently needed now
It's safe to donate, and you could save a life.
Invisible but preventable: Food poisoning (video)
Follow these best practices to avoid a foodborne illness.
Sunburn: More than just red skin
Sunburn is a warning sign that your skin has sustained serious damage.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
How to stay fit without visiting the gym
You can build your own circuit training routine at home.
COVID-19: Food safety tips
Pandemic or not, it's important to handle food with care.
How to choose and store vegetables
Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Weight loss: How to set yourself up for success
Forget the fad diets. Take the time to make a sustainable plan for losing weight.
How to make your favorite recipes healthier
These simple substitutions will do the trick.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Keeping a positive outlook during the pandemic
Here are some tips for building happiness into your life.
Understanding migraines
Read through these common myths and facts.
Blood donations are urgently needed now
It's safe to donate, and you could save a life.
Sun safety
Sun exposure is a preventable skin cancer risk factor.

Exercise, hot weather can be a dangerous mix
Have fun outdoors, but stay cool.
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