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Keeping Well


Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

Exercising as you age

Staying active is one of the best ways to enjoy a longer and healthier life.


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Peripheral artery disease: Screening saves lives

Getting tested for this serious condition is easy.


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Aging independently

Make choices now to help ensure a better future.


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Blood thinners and you: What to know

Follow these 8 tips for safer blood thinner use.


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Shine a light on fall prevention

Adding lights in these four places may help prevent falls.


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Allergies and asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

Protect your lungs: Check your AQI IQ

Find out what it is and how it works.


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Count asthma absent

Tips for helping kids avoid asthma problems in the classroom.


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Food allergies may lower chances of COVID-19

New research shows how allergies and asthma affect your COVID-19 risk.


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Understanding allergic asthma

Learn more about the most common form of asthma.


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A shot to prevent sneezes?

Allergy shots could prevent another sniffly season.


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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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How to safely dispose of unused medicine

Tips for ridding your home of medicines you don't need.


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The downside of delaying arthritis treatment

Why wait? Take the first step to feeling better today.


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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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5 ways to make your home safer from falls

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to having a serious injury or even dying from a fall. These tips can help you stay steady on your feet.


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Cancer

Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.

Ovarian cancer: Know your risk

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of ovarian cancer.


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What to know if you have a family history of prostate cancer

Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of screening.


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Is a flu shot right for you?

Learn who's at high risk for severe flu.


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Chronic leukemia: What to know

Some people don't have any symptoms.


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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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Children and parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

Backpack basics

Don't let your backpack weigh you down.


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Helping kids handle fears

It's a learning opportunity for little ones.


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Childhood cancer: Coping with a diagnosis

Tips to help parents and kids cope with cancer.


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Concussions in kids: What to watch for

Some signs and symptoms may show up hours or days later.


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ADHD: Know your treatment options

Medicine isn't the only answer.


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Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

Dining out when you have diabetes

Tips for eating well when you're away from home.


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Triple threat: Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol

What to do when diabetes and heart conditions collide.


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5 warning signs of peripheral artery disease

Listen to your legs. They could be telling you something.


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How much sugar is in that drink?

Some drinks have more sugar than you might think.


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Monitoring diabetes at home

Do you know your blood sugar level?


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Heart health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

4 simple ways to lower your blood pressure

Reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack and other big health threats.


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Facts on statins

Statins are the first drugs in the cholesterol-lowering lineup.


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The good side of cholesterol

There is one type of cholesterol that you want more of.


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Living with a pacemaker or ICD

From using cellphones to playing sports, here’s what to know.


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A fruit-forward approach to blood pressure

What does a banana have to do with high blood pressure?


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Men's health

Health information especially for men.

Prostate cancer: Lowering your risk

Healthy habits may decrease a man's chances of getting prostate cancer.


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Study links sexual problems and long COVID-19

There were other unexpected findings.


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Already had COVID-19? You should still get boosted

But you shouldn't get a shot while you’re sick.


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Prostate cancer: When is a biopsy necessary?

If a doctor suspects prostate cancer, you may need a biopsy.


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Beware the bite: Tick troubles go beyond Lyme disease

How to avoid ticks.


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Nutrition and fitness

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

More exercise, longer life?

Learn how much exercise it might take.


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Produce safety: Avoid foodborne illness

Tips for safely handling produce.


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It's tomato time!

Here are five juicy ways to celebrate this summer staple.


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Choosing a healthful cooking oil

Learn the best cooking oils to use, and get tips for smart substitutions.


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A night owl's guide to better mornings

Try these research-based strategies to start your day off right.


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Women's health

Health information especially for women.

The UV index: Numbers to know for sun safety

Learn when and how to shield yourself from sun damage.


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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

What are the symptoms and treatment for PCOS?


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Sewer science: How wastewater sampling helps track COVID-19

Think of it as an early warning system.


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When to start cholesterol checks

Don’t wait until you hit middle age to get your cholesterol checked.


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There's a bat in the house!

Here's how to handle it.


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