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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Cold-weather safety for seniors
Layer up! Seniors are especially vulnerable to hypothermia. (4 min. read)
Aging better and happier
Put these healthy aging tips into practice. (2 min. read)
Managing your weight as you age
Although you need fewer calories as you age, you'll still need to eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet. (3 min. read)
5 ways to lower your fall risk
Take steps to avoid falls. (2 min. read)
Aging and exercise quiz
Exercise your knowledge of senior fitness with this quiz. (3 min. read)
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Going gluten-free quiz
Is going gluten-free on your mind? Get the facts with this quiz before you decide. (3 min. read)
Sinus trouble can be a real headache
Differentiating sinus pain from other types of headaches isn’t always easy. (2 min. read)
Control pollution from home heating and cooling systems
How to keep your indoor air clean. (1 min. read)
Understanding food allergies
It only takes one bite to cause a health emergency. (4 min. read)
This mold house
Help keep mold from taking hold where you live. (2 min. read)
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Yes, you can exercise with arthritis
Just be sure to listen to your body. (3 min. read)
Am I too young for a knee replacement?
5 questions and answers to help you decide. (2 min. read)
Make a plan for managing arthritis pain
A pain-management plan may make living with arthritis easier. (2 min. read)
Omega-3s: How to catch some healthy benefits
Fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are natural disease fighters. (4 min. read)
Exercise your way to less osteoarthritis pain
Activity can help reduce arthritis pain, but only if you stick with it. Skip the kinds that bore you and find a new favorite. (22 sec. video)
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Make a plan for quitting smoking
You're more likely to successfully kick the habit if you prepare ahead of time. (3 min. read)
Treating cervical cancer
An overview of the options for treating cervical cancer. (3 min. read)
Understanding thyroid cancer
Most people with thyroid cancer have an excellent prognosis. (3 min. read)
Cervical cancer 101
Get answers to common questions about this disease. (5 min. read)
Should you get a BRCA test?
Use this tool to learn more about the pros and cons of genetic testing. (3 min. read)
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Make room for memories: Playtime tips for parents
Your time is the best gift. (3 min. read)
Winter workouts for kids
Tips for keeping the family active indoors or outdoors. (3 min. read)
Car seat caution: Skip the snowsuit
Parents: Keep kids safe and warm in car seats. (2 min. read)
Learn how to soothe a sore throat
Consider these simple strategies. (1 min. read)
Giving medicine to kids
Learn how to give medicine the right way, at the right time and in the right amount.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Food label facts for people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may want to pay special attention to food labels. (2 min. read)
Diabetes: How to handle a sick day
Your diabetes needs extra care when you're ill. (4 min. read)
Get the facts on medications for weight loss
Find answers to common questions. (3 min. read)
A healthy diet can help manage diabetes
What can you eat when you have diabetes? (4 min. read)
Faster walking may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes
Walking 4 mph cut risk by almost 40%. (2 min. read)
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
The DASH diet is full of great options
A heart-healthy diet is full of yummy options. Watch to learn what's on the menu. (19 sec. video)
Blood pressure monitors: 5 mistakes not to make
Does your cuff fit correctly? (4 min. read)
Eat better for your heart
Try these seven dietary strategies for your heart's sake. (3 min. read)
How to shake the salt habit
Too much salt in your diet? Here are some ways to cut back. (4 min. read)
Make a move toward a healthier heart
Exercise is often a significant part of a person's heart disease treatment plan. (3 min. read)
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
How many calories can you burn with exercise?
Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program. (1 min. read)
New year, resilient you: Resolve to thrive in 2024
Find five ways to boost your resilience. (3 min. read)
Vitamins quiz
Should you take a daily vitamin? (3 min. read)
Tackling big weight-loss goals
Two of the keys are perseverance and patience. (3 min. read)
How to spot a health hoax
Watch for these red flags. (4 min. read)
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
This year, take a new approach to weight loss
Diets are a temporary solution. Find out what to do instead. (3 min. read)
Overcoming barriers to exercise
Discover how to overcome the hurdles that keep you from exercising regularly. (4 min. read)
Beyond coffee: Added caffeine may come with added risk
How much is too much? (3 min. read)
Get the most out of a home gym
You don’t have to spend a lot of money. (2 min. read)
How to roast vegetables
Roasted veggies make a great addition to any spread, and they're a snap to prepare. (45 sec. video)
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Winter tips for healthy lips
Kiss chapped lips goodbye. (2 min. read)
Taking off holiday weight
Gifts are easy to return, but getting rid of holiday pounds takes effort. (3 min. read)
Protect your skin from winter weather
Protect skin when the weather turns cold. (3 min. read)
Relief for period pain
Home remedies often help. (2 min. read)
3 facts you should know about cervical cancer
The news is better than you might realize. (1 min. read)
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