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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Protect yourself from vaccine scams
3 facts to help you fend off scammers.
COVID-19 vaccines: What to know about your second dose
Including why the second shot sometimes packs a punch.
Yard and garden safety
Take precautions while you're working in the yard.
Depression: It’s not a normal part of aging
Depression is common among seniors but not inevitable.
Are you a candidate for total knee replacement surgery?
Learn how your surgeon will evaluate you.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
How healthy is the air in your home?
What to do about some common troublemakers.
Wearing a face mask when you have asthma
Try these tips for making your mask work for you.
Pay attention to pollen counts
Wondering why your hay fever is acting up? There might be a simple answer and solution. Watch to learn more.
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.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Exercising with arthritis
From the warm-up to the cooldown, we’ve got 8 tips for exercising safely with arthritis.
Understanding rheumatoid arthritis
When the immune system attacks the joints.
Treating rheumatoid arthritis
Improved treatments mean people with this autoimmune disease have a better outlook than in the past.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments.
How to manage chronic pain
Chronic pain can overwhelm your life. But there are things you can do to help manage it
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
COVID-19 and cancer: What you should know
A history of cancer may raise the risk of severe COVID-19.
Weak immune system? 3 questions to ask about COVID-19 shots
Start a conversation with your doctor now.
Childhood cancer: Coping with a diagnosis
Tips to help parents and kids cope with cancer.
Should you be screened for prostate cancer?
Use this decision tool to help you ponder the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening.
How to support a partner with cancer
These six tips may help you feel less helpless.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Parents: How to cope when your child has a chronic health problem
You have a variety of resources at your disposal.
Help your teen get a good night's sleep
Learn why sleep is vital to teens and how much is enough.
Screen time for kids 5 and under
Too much time in front of screens can affect a child's development.
Bullying: Not just child’s play
Bullying is a potentially serious problem parents should address.
Stay on top of your kid’s shots
Many diseases are preventable, but keeping track of your kid's shots is key.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Is an insulin pump right for you?
Use this decision tool to help you weigh the pros and cons of using an insulin pump.
Diabetes and kidney disease
Kidney disease is a potentially serious complication of diabetes.
Hypoglycemia: A sugar issue
Low blood sugar can be a hazard for people who have diabetes.
Diabetes and your feet
What you don't feel can hurt you.
Take control of metabolic syndrome
Lifestyle changes can lower your risk for serious problems.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
How anti-inflammatory is your diet?
Inflammation may have a lot to do with heart health.
Women: What to know about cholesterol
This plays a key role in the No. 1 killer of American women.
Why you'll need medicines after a heart attack
Certain drugs can help you avoid another heart attack.
Warning signs of heart failure
Heart failure comes on so gradually, it's easy to overlook warning signs.
Reel in the benefits of fish
Most adults should have a couple of servings of fish a week.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Alcohol and medication shouldn't mix
Combining them can cause problems.
COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
Learn what’s true and what’s not.
What to know if you have a family history of prostate cancer
Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.
Do you have a sleep disorder?
Answer a few questions about your sleep habits to determine if you might have a sleep disorder.
What to do about daytime drowsiness
Can't get away from your drowsiness? Find out what might be behind it.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Exercise facts and myths
The latest activity guidelines make it clear that we should move more, sit less.
Nondairy milks: When moo won't do
Explore alternatives to cow's milk.
How many calories can you burn with exercise?
Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program.
Food cravings and how to get past them
Is it a craving or isn't it? Find out.
Seniors: Training for strength
Getting stronger can help you remain independent.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Will your COVID-19 shot affect your next mammogram?
What to ask your doctor and tell your imaging team.
Does breast cancer run in your family?
Having a family history of breast cancer may put you at increased risk.
Switch up your pandemic self-talk
Go easy on yourself. You're doing the best you can.
How alcohol can harm an unborn baby
No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
Women and infertility quiz
Want to learn more about women and infertility? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
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