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Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

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

Lifestyle changes and medication can offer relief. (3 min. read)

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

Learn how to lower your risk. (3 min. read)

Upgrade your immune response this fall. (3 min. read)

Allergies and asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

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

Lifestyle changes can help. (2 min. read)

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

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

Aspirin and other common over-the-counter medicines may make asthma worse. (2 min. read)

Arthritis

Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.

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

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

Learn about the connection and get tips on prevention. (3 min. read)

Try these arthritis workarounds for your daily tasks. (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.

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

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

Screenings help find breast cancer early. (2 min. read)

It's important to find positive ways to deal with your feelings about breast cancer. (3 min. read)

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

Children and parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

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

What parents can do. (3 min. read)

Be good to yourself and your baby. (1 min. read)

How to ease the symptoms. (4 min. read)

Medicine isn’t the only answer. (4 min. read)

Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

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

Eye exams can detect a surprising number of health problems. (1 min. read)

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

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

Learn who's at high risk for severe flu. (1 min. read)

Heart health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

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

Start with small changes. (3 min. read)

What to do when diabetes and heart conditions collide. (1 min. read)

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

Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but you can take steps to avoid it. (3 min. read)

Men's health

Health information especially for men.

Improve your listening skills with these six tips. (2 min. read)

Here’s why scientists are tracking the Pirola variant. (3 min. read)

Stay flu-free this winter. (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)

Nutrition and fitness

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

Harvest the health benefits of apple season. (2 min. read)

Energize your exercise routine. (3 min. read)

Swap the gym for scenic fall views. (2 min. read)

Get more greens (and save some too). (3 min. read)

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

Women's health

Health information especially for women.

You can take steps to reduce your risk. (2 min. read)

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

Keep your food, meds and family safe. (3 min. read)

Some people learn they have celiac as adults. (2 min. read)

As little as four minutes per day could lower cancer risk. (2.5 min. read)

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