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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
COVID-19: Are you at high risk for serious complications?
Learn what you should do to protect yourself.
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What to know about Medicare open enrollment
It can pay to compare plans.
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Seniors: Any age is a good age to quit smoking
Why quitting makes sense for seniors.
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When should you go to the ER? (video)
Not every medical issue belongs at the ER.
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Options for independent living in later life
Consider your choices.
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Allergies and asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Don’t let allergies, asthma ruin your winter holidays
Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter.
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Infants and food allergies
Learn the usual signs and what you can do.
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How to use a peak flow meter
A peak flow meter can help measure how well your lungs are working.
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Asthma: A guide to inhalers and nebulizers
Inhalers and nebulizers are important tools for managing asthma and other airway diseases.
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How to do pursed lip breathing for COPD (video)
Try this simple technique next time you're feeling out of breath.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
How to handle arthritis fatigue
Lifestyle changes can be very effective.
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Arthritis and the weather
Does cold weather make arthritis worse?
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Your aching hands: Is it arthritis?
Arthritis in the hands and wrists makes even the simplest tasks a challenge. But there are things you can do to ease the pain.
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Understanding gout
This painful joint disease typically starts with swelling in the big toe.
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Arthritis and food quiz
How can foods affect arthritis, and which ones should you avoid?
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
7 fast facts about breast cancer
What do you know about the 2nd most common cancer in women?
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Lung cancer: Causes and symptoms
To reduce your chances of developing lung cancer, avoid every risk factor you can.
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Lung cancer in nonsmokers
Even people who don't smoke can develop lung cancer.
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Secondhand smoke quiz
Think you know the risks of secondhand smoke? Test yourself with this quiz.
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Try, try again to stop smoking (video)
It often takes multiple attempts at smashing a cigarette habit.
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Children and parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
4 facts parents should know about type 2 diabetes
Does your child need to be tested?
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Have a COVID-safe Halloween
Try these fun alternatives to trick-or-treating.
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Nursing pillows aren't safe for sleep
A bare crib is best for your baby.
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The ABCD's of taking meds at school
Parents can work with school staff to help a child cope with a medical condition.
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E-cigarettes quiz
Is your e-cig safer than a pack of smokes? Find out the facts in this quiz.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes myths
Separate the truths from these common myths about diabetes.
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How diabetes affects teeth
Uncontrolled diabetes can harm your teeth and gums.
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Diabetes: Should you count carbohydrates?
Carbohydrate counting is one tool you can use to help control blood sugar if you have diabetes.
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Food label facts for people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may want to pay special attention to food labels.
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The facts about type 1 diabetes (video)
With a few lifestyle changes and daily insulin, it needn't slow you down.
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Heart health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Heart-healthy cooking
How to be heart-smart in the kitchen.
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Are you at risk for a heart attack?
Many risk factors can be changed to help lower your chances of having a heart attack.
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A fruit-forward approach to blood pressure (video)
What does a banana have to do with high blood pressure?
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Women and heart attacks quiz
Should women worry about heart attacks? Take this quiz to find out.
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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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Men's health
Health information especially for men.
How to spot a health hoax
Be sure you know these red flags.
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Shield yourself from the flu (video)
You can't outrun the flu virus. But there's one thing you can do.
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Avoid holiday fires
Tips for making sure your decorations aren't a fire hazard.
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Save your lungs: Stop smoking (video)
When you stop smoking, your body starts healing.
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5 steps to clean hands
Washing up is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illness.
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Nutrition and fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
For better sleep, watch what you eat and drink
6 diet do's and don'ts to help improve your sleep.
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Eating well when you have kidney disease
When your kidneys aren't doing their job, healthful changes to your diet are essential.
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Prevent school sports injuries
Tips for parents and coaches.
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Stretching quiz
Can you tell fact from fiction in this stretching quiz?
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Balance exercises
Balance exercises can help older adults stay on their feet and avoid falls.
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Women's health
Health information especially for women.
7 fast facts about breast cancer
What do you know about the 2nd most common cancer in women?
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Why you should seek help for depression
It really is treatable, and you can feel better.
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How to spot a health hoax
Be sure you know these red flags.
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Sleep apnea: What you need to know
This serious—but treatable—sleep disorder affects an estimated 18 million Americans.
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When to start cholesterol checks (video)
Don’t wait until you hit middle age to get your cholesterol checked. Watch to find out when you should get your first screening.
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