Fitness

The Importance of Hydration

Summer is here. Learn why staying hydrated is vital—and how it can guard against heat stroke.

Hydration

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Chronic Conditions

Cleaning tips

A clean home is a health home. Prepare a clean, safe and healthy environment for you and your family.

Cleaning

Mental Health

Mental health

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Learn what doctors recommend.

Mental Health

Family Health

Insect-borne diseases

Summer is here, and so are the insect bites. Learn how to identify and prevent them.

Insect-borne Diseases

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Spotlight – Doctor's Note

Real advice from real doctors

Dr. Anna Askari

Why preventive care is so important to your health

Dr. louis kazal

What you can do to avoid the effects of air pollution

Laura Morris, MD

Dr. laura morris

What I tell my patients about measles

More Doctor’s Notes

In the news

From seasonal illnesses to health recommendations and beyond, learn the key info from family physicians,

Sun safety

Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure.

Fireworks safety

Brain health

Conversation Starters

Adolescent immunization schedules

Staying up to date with vaccines is one of the best ways to protect you and your loved ones and prevent serious disease. Explore our recommended immunization schedules and download a copy for yourself.

Tips for healthy living

Swimming safety

Drowning can happen anywhere—even in a bathtub. Learn how to protect your family.

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Anxiety disorders

Talking to doctor about your mental health can help.

An idling car polluting the air.

Air pollution

Learn simple ways to reduce the health impact of air pollution.

Type 1 diabetes

Manage your blood sugar and learn about lifestyle improvements that can help.

Teen health tips

Teach your teen ways to stay healthy in an important developmental period.

Long COVID

Long COVID happens when symptoms continue for 4 weeks or more after the initial COVID-19 illness.

Video resources

The Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

The Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

La Vacuna Acualizada para COVID-19

La Vacuna Acualizada para COVID-19

Vaccine Safety: What You Should Know

Vaccine Safety: What You Should Know

RSV in Adults Over 60

RSV in Adults Over 60

Additional Tools & Resources

Teen BMI

Tools & Resources

Dictionary of Medical Terms

Symptoms

Tools & Resources

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