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Keeping Well

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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Growing older, staying intimate
Love can get even better with time. (2 min. read)
Volunteering and your health
When you give your time to others, you help yourself too. (2 min. read)
Stay hydrated this winter
Colder weather brings its own hydration risks. (2 min. read)
A recipe for a healthy heart
A plant-heavy diet is one of your best defenses. (28 sec. video)
Why you should care about cholesterol
Learn a few quick tips for improving your levels. (3 min. read)
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Asthma quiz
Think you know the basics of asthma? (2 min. read)
Dirty humidifiers may spread germs
Is your humidifier a friend or a foe? (2 min. read)
Watch out for molds
Mold spores can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Coping with dust mite allergies
It's impossible to completely get rid of dust mites, but you can limit your contact. (4 min. read)
Coping with coughs
Some coughs go away on their own. Others may require you to see a doctor. (3 min. read)
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Taking care of arthritic joints
Self-help tips for people with osteoarthritis. (3 min. read)
Rheumatoid arthritis and your heart
Research has linked rheumatoid arthritis to heart problems. (3 min. read)
Living with rheumatoid arthritis
Six things you can do to help control the disease. (4 min. read)
Arthritis: Getting a good night's rest
Quality sleep is especially important if you have arthritis. (2 min. read)
Massage therapy for arthritis pain
For some people, massage may provide just the right touch for pain relief. (1 min. read)
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Caring for yourself after breast cancer
It may take time to get back to normal. (4 min. read)
Dishing up cancer prevention: Discover what's possible
Healthy eating habits may help curb cancer risk. (4 min. read)
Cancer: The facts about follow-up care
Follow-up care is important after cancer treatment. (3 min. read)
Cancer quiz
Is old age a barrier to cancer treatment? Get the answer to that question and more by taking this quiz. (2 min. read)
Watch for warning signs of cancer
Knowing what to look for may be an important first step in defeating the disease. (4 min. read)
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Raising heart-healthy kids
Good health habits are essential to start at a young age. (3 min. read)
Get the facts about lead in food
How lead gets in food and what to do about it. (2 min. read)
Should you be concerned about your teen's social media use?
Open communication and modeling good behavior are key. (2 min. read)
Strep throat: Not just another sore throat
If strep throat is not treated, it may lead to rheumatic fever. (3 min. read)
Eating disorders: Red flags
Knowing the signs can lead to early treatment and better chances of recovery. (2 min. read)
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Portion control is key to diabetes-friendly treats
A diabetes diagnosis doesn't mean swearing off sweets forever. (21 sec. video)
Diabetes: Keep your cholesterol under control
Many people with diabetes also have high cholesterol levels. (3 min. read)
Diabetes quiz
What's one of the biggest health threats facing the U.S. today? Find out and get the facts with this quiz. (3 min. read)
Diabetes: Keep an eye out for high blood pressure
As many as 2 out of 3 adults with diabetes also have high blood pressure. (2 min. read)
Diabetes can affect sexual health
Reduce the risk of diabetes-related sexual problems. (3 min. read)
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Women and heart attacks quiz
Should women worry about heart attacks? (2 min. read)
Noninvasive heart tests
Testing can help show how well your heart works. (2 min. read)
Make a heart attack action plan
It could be a lifesaving move. (3 min. read)
Coming back from a heart attack
Tips for recovering well and avoiding another heart attack. (3 min. read)
The emotional side of heart health
Severe, sudden stress can break your heart. (3 min. read)
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Don't shrug off shoulder pain
Your shoulder is the most movable joint in your body. But all that mobility can come with a price: swelling, tears and other painful problems. (1 min. read)
How to stop snoring
Start by talking to your doctor. (3 min. read)
What to do about daytime drowsiness
Can't get away from your drowsiness? Find out what might be behind it. (33 sec. video)
Eating disorders aren't just for women
Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder can affect males as well as females. (3 min. read)
7 ways to support your immune system
Give your immune system a boost. (2 min. read)
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
The perfect playlist for your workout
Match BPM to your activity. (2 min. read)
Walk your way to better health
The list of health benefits is a long one. (2 min. read)
Your healthy dining how-to
Health is on the menu. (2 min. read)
How to break up with highly processed foods
Changing your diet doesn’t have to be a struggle. (3 min. read)
Snack attack? Get the facts
Try combining different food groups in your snacks. (3 min. read)
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
How to make friends
You’re never too old to make new connections. (2 min. read)
Upgrade your energy levels
Put these energy-boosting actions into practice. (2 min. read)
Women: Rehabilitation can help treat heart disease
Cardiac rehabilitation is a must for all women with heart disease. (4 min. read)
5 heart-healthy steps for women
Men aren’t the only ones who get heart disease. (3 min. read)
Women: What to know about cholesterol
This plays a key role in the No. 1 killer of American women. (3 min. read)
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