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Keeping Well


Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

Symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Learn the signs and effects.


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PAD risk assessment

Learning these risk factors may help protect life and limb.


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Yard and garden safety

Take precautions while you're working in the yard.


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5 reasons to get the shingles vaccine

If you're 50 or older, here's what you need to know.


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Arthritis and your feet

Learn what might be done when arthritis affects your feet.


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Allergies and asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

Hay fever: A sneeze on the breeze

Spring is here. Has your nose sprung a leak?


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Outsmart springtime allergens

Try these tips from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.


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Pay attention to pollen counts

Wondering why your hay fever is acting up? There might be a simple solution.


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Using a peak-flow meter

Find out how well your lungs are working.


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How the lungs work

A person at rest breathes about 12 to 15 times per minute.


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Arthritis

Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.

Exercising with arthritis

From the warm-up to the cooldown, we’ve got 8 tips for exercising safely.


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Finding the right job when you have arthritis

Take the time to find a job that fits your needs and abilities.


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Hip arthritis: 6 effective treatments

Lifestyle changes and nonsurgical treatments can often help ease your pain.


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What is psoriatic arthritis?

Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments.


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How to manage chronic pain

Pain can be overwhelming. But there are things you can do.


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Cancer

Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.

How to prevent infections during chemotherapy

These nine tips can help protect your health.


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Childhood cancer: Coping with a diagnosis

Tips to help parents and kids cope with cancer.


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Colorectal cancer on the rise among people under 50

45 or older? Get a colorectal cancer screening.


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Should you be screened for prostate cancer?

Use this tool to help you ponder the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening.


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How to support a partner with cancer

These six tips may help you feel less helpless.


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Children and parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

How to support your teen’s mental health

These practical strategies can make a difference.


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Parents: Know when to call 911

Learn how to recognize a medical emergency


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Treating sports injuries

Mild strains and sprains? Try the R.I.C.E. method.


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Bullying: Not just child’s play

Bullying is a potentially serious problem parents should address.


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Stay on top of your kid’s shots

Many diseases are preventable, but keeping track of your kid's shots is key.


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Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

Diabetes and your feet

What you don't feel can hurt you.


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Is an insulin pump right for you?

Use this decision tool to help you weigh the pros and cons.


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Small but mighty: Your kidneys deserve protection

Are you at risk for kidney disease?


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Hypoglycemia: A sugar issue

Low blood sugar can be a hazard for people who have diabetes.


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Drinking alcohol? Your organs will notice

Alcohol does more than change your perception of the world. Alcohol can also trigger changes in your internal organs. Find out more.


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Heart health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

Cigarette smoking and heart attack

There are several ways cigarette smoking can damage your heart.


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Omega-3s: How to catch some healthy benefits

Fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are natural disease fighters.


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Why you'll need medicines after a heart attack

Certain drugs can help you avoid another heart attack.


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Warning signs of heart failure

Heart failure comes on so gradually, it's easy to overlook warning signs.


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Reel in the benefits of fish

Most adults should have a couple of servings of fish a week.


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Men's health

Health information especially for men.

Men's hair loss quiz

Attention, men: Learn surprising facts about baldness by taking this quiz.


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Alcohol and medication shouldn't mix

Combining them can cause problems.


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Yes, you can get COVID-19 more than once

Learn why some people get sick again and how you can avoid it.


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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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Colorectal cancer: 6 ways to reduce your risk

These smart moves can help you stay healthy.


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Nutrition and fitness

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

Exercise facts and myths

The latest activity guidelines make it clear that we should move more, sit less.


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Orthorexia: When healthy eating goes too far

People with this eating disorder fear foods they don't consider pure enough.


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Beyond bread: 7 ways to enjoy whole grains

Discover seven tasty ways to eat more whole grains.


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How many calories can you burn with exercise?

Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program.


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Knee pain: Five steps to staying active

If knee pain has you on the bench, try these tips.


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Women's health

Health information especially for women.

Back pain: Do you need to see the doctor?

Most back pain goes away on its own with time.


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6 ways to cope with incontinence

Try these simple steps to take control of bladder problems.


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Pancreatic cancer rates rising among younger women

Get the details, plus six ways to reduce your risk.


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Stress really can make your hair fall out

Controlling stress can stop the cycle.


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Women and infertility quiz

Want to learn more about women and infertility? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.


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