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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Aging independently
Plan ahead to maintain independence as you grow older.
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Taking blood thinners safely
If you've been prescribed blood thinners, there are things you need to know in order to stay safe while taking them.
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Cholesterol: Learn about your levels (infographic)
Find out how your doctor will use your blood cholesterol levels to assess your heart health.
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Exercising as you age
Staying active is one of the best things a senior can do to enjoy a longer, healthier and more independent life.
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Seniors: Reap the rewards of volunteering
People who volunteer reap benefits to both mind and body.
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Allergies and asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Asthma triggers quiz
Could your pet's fur be triggering your asthma symptoms? Find out by taking this quiz.
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Learn about one of the culprits of all that fall sneezing
A single ragweed plant can release 1 million grains of pollen into the air in just one day.
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Keep kids with asthma safe at school
If your child has asthma, these three steps can protect their health—and set them up for success at school.
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Helping your child cope with asthma
Learn how parents can help children deal with the emotional side of the disease.
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Asthma support organizations
Know where to go for information and resources.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
When the diagnosis is osteoarthritis
Get the facts about this common, manageable joint condition.
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Knee arthritis: Weight loss may mean pain relief
Not all arthritis treatments involve medicines or surgery.
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Make a plan for managing arthritis pain
A pain management plan may make living with arthritis easier.
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Talking with your doctor about arthritis pain
Describing arthritis pain to your doctor is an important part of your care.
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Over-the-counter pain medicines: Use them safely
Over-the-counter pain medicines are generally safe, but it's important to use them as directed.
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Infographic: Cancer by the numbers
Learn about the lifetime risk a man or woman has of developing or dying from specific types of cancer.
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Robotic vs. open surgery for bladder cancer: Which is better?
This study looks at how robotic surgery compares to open surgery for cancer survival.
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Cancer pain: Listen to your body, talk to your doctor
Living with cancer doesn't have to mean living with pain.
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Check your risk for prostate cancer
Several factors can increase your risk of prostate cancer. But knowing your risk can help you and your doctor make a plan to protect you.
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Prostate cancer quiz
When should you talk to your doctor about prostate cancer? Find out in this
quiz.

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Children and parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
School lunches quiz
Forget the junk-food stereotype: Today's school lunches offer variety and nutrition, with children's health in mind.
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Why your child needs a back-to-school checkup
Three reasons for your doctor to see your child before school starts.
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Head lice: How to ban these bugs
Follow these tips to help prevent an outbreak at your house.
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Digital tech and ADHD: Is there a connection?
Our gadgets are getting better, and there's more online to distract us. A new study suggests that may pose mental health risks to children.
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Teens are more accident-prone after getting a driver's license
Crashes were less common during the supervised learner's period.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes: Keep your cholesterol under control
Many people with diabetes also have high cholesterol levels.
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How much sugar is in that drink? (video)
All sweet drinks are not created equal. Some have only a little sugar, while some have way more than you might think.
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Diabetes and the damage done (infographic)
You can avoid, or at least delay, many of the harmful side effects of diabetes by controlling your blood sugar, blood pressure and other conditions.
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Monitoring diabetes at home
Do you know your blood sugar level?
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Peripheral arterial disease: Screening can save lives
Early detection can help protect your health.
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Heart health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Living a heart-healthy life
Healthy habits can help prevent heart disease.
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Study sheds light on heart failure's genetic risk
Shared genes—more than shared lifestyles—may be to blame for heart failure that runs in families.
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4 things to know about cholesterol tests
This blood test gives you a vital heads-up on your heart disease risk
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Losing weight when you have high cholesterol
Weight control is an important part of cholesterol control.
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Cholesterol management quiz
Test your knowledge.
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Men's health
Health information especially for men.
Cholesterol: Learn about your levels (infographic)
Find out how your doctor will use your blood cholesterol levels to assess your heart health.
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The right way to shave
Follow these six steps for a safe, effective shave.
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What to know about prostate cancer screening (video)
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening.
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Prostate cancer: Lowering your risk
Research suggests that healthy habits may potentially decrease a man's chances of getting prostate cancer or dying from the disease.
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Understanding benign prostatic hyperplasia
This problem is common among older men, but it's also highly treatable.
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Nutrition and fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
How to clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (video)
It's important to keep kitchen surfaces and utensils clean and free from bacteria.
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Safe canning 101: Techniques to swear by
Using a pressure cooker is the only way to protect against this deadly bacteria.
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Full-fat dairy is fine for your health, study suggests
New research adds to evidence that it may be time to revise dietary guidelines on dairy.
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Choosing a healthful cooking oil
The healthiest cooking oils are generally those made from plants such as corn, canola, olive, safflower, soybean and sunflower.
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Eat right to control your cholesterol
Using diet to help control cholesterol levels may be easier than you think.
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Women's health
Health information especially for women.
5 things women should know about cholesterol
Unhealthy amounts of cholesterol in the blood are a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
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High blood pressure during pregnancy could have lasting effects
A new study shows how pre-eclampsia and pregnancy hypertension can raise the risk of health problems down the road.
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Women: Get a leg up on PAD
Too often, peripheral arterial disease goes unnoticed in women.
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Cervical cancer prevention (infographic)
Cervical cancer can be deadly. But today women can take steps to prevent it. Find out how.
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What to know about the Pap test (video)
Cervical cancer is mostly preventable. Here's when you should get screened.
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