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Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

A healthy diet can help you feel younger. (2 min. read)

Heavy alcohol use is a major cause of serious, long-term liver disease in the United States. (2 min. read)

Help protect yourself from stroke. (4 min. read)

Follow these steps to choose the right shoes. (3 min. read)

Learn how to manage nocturia for better sleep. (2 min. read)

Allergies and asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

Lifestyle changes can help. (2 min. read)

Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma. (2 min. read)

Many substances can pollute your indoor air. (2 min. read)

During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles. (2 min. read)

A solid plan can help you breathe easier. (3 min. read)

Arthritis

Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.

Try these arthritis workarounds for your daily tasks. (3 min. read)

Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority. (3 min. read)

From medication to exercise, what helps? (3 min. read)

Set yourself up for success after knee surgery. (3 min. read)

See some exercise options that are easy on your joints. (1 min. read)

Cancer

Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.

Living with cancer doesn't have to mean living with pain. (2 min. read)

Learn why mammography is so important and how the test works. (3 min. read)

Do you have breast cancer? Stay active. (2 min. read)

Most breast lumps are not cancerous. (3 min. read)

Lifestyle changes and medicines may help you feel better. (3 min. read)

Children and parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

Help your family celebrate safely. (3 min. read)

Tips on what to do if your child is diagnosed. (3 min. read)

Make meal planning a joint effort. (3 min. read)

Parents can help. (1 min. read)

It’s OK to take time for yourself. (3 min. read)

Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. (3 min. read)

People who have diabetes are at increased risk for flu complications. (3 min. read)

Try not to sit in one place for longer than 30 minutes. (34 sec. video)

Healthy habits can help you prevent this disease and its complications. (4 min. read)

Early detection and treatment can help. (4 min. read)

Heart health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

If you have one or more of these heart failure symptoms, see your doctor. (2 min. read)

Start with small changes. (3 min. read)

Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious emergency, but bystanders can help a person survive. (1 min. read)

Listen to your legs. They could be telling you something. (2 min. read)

A malfunction of your heart's electrical system may cause it to beat too quickly, too slowly or erratically. (3 min. read)

Men's health

Health information especially for men.

Learn when and why you may need a flu shot. (3 min. read)

Which shots should you get this fall? (3 min. read)

Breast cancer isn't common among men, but it can happen. (3 min. read)

Depression can strike any man at any age. (1 min. read)

Mosquitoes are everywhere. (3 min. read)

Nutrition and fitness

Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.

Learn what fiber can do for you and what foods have it. (4 min. read)

Make sure you get enough of these nutrients. (2 min. read)

Stronger bones are possible. (3 min. read)

Learn strategies for staying steady. (1min. read)

Tips for parents and coaches. (2 min. read)

Women's health

Health information especially for women.

Look out for these changes. (2 min. read)

Try these suggestions for a better test. (2 min. read)

Suffering from frequent headaches? (2 min. read)

Having a family history of breast cancer may put you at increased risk. (4 min. read)

Put these mood boosters into practice today. (2 min. read)

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