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  • pregnant woman holding scale with other hand on her belly

    Obesity and Pregnancy

    Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to… obesity have healthy pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. However, there are risks to both you and your baby, including: Gestational diabetes. This type…

  • A crying elderly woman with cancer is comforted by a caretaker. Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas. It is difficult to detect early, making treatment tough at later stages.

    Pancreatic Cancer

    trying) Poor appetite Dark, brown urine Light-colored or greasy stools (poop) Itchy skin Nausea, vomiting Enlarged gallbladder or liver Blood clots Diabetes (it’s rare that pancreatic cancer causes diabetes if you didn’t already have it) What causes pancreatic cancer? No one knows…

  • A father and daughter brushing their teeth together

    Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy

    Having a healthy mouth can have overall health benefits. Good oral health takes discipline like brushing and flossing every… can affect all these things. Having a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums can also have overall health benefits. Systemic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease…

  • Group of children racing each other in the park

    Keeping Your Child Active

    Keeping your child active is important as they grow older. It can keep them healthy and help them develop healthy… of storing them as body fat Maintaining blood sugar levels (this is vital for children who have or are at risk for diabetes) Lowering blood…

  • Man eating

    Men: Eat Right, Stay Healthy

    Men must follow the same healthy eating guidelines as women to stay well… body the nutrients it needs. It also helps keep weight under control and reduces your risk of chronic disease, including: Type 2 diabetes Stroke Metabolic syndrome Colon, kidney, liver and gallbladder cancers…

  • A balanced meal full of healthy food from each food group

    Balancing Your Food Plate

    Creating a nutritional balance for every meal is essential for good health… to help create a healthy eating routine and lifestyle. Healthy eating can promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease, such diabetes, some cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and many…

  • The paleo diet, often known as the "caveman diet," focuses on lean meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats.

    Paleo Diet

    paleo diet believe the body’s inability to adapt to this radical change in diet contributes to the widespread instances of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease today. Talk to your doctor before starting any new diet. Path to Improved Health The paleo diet focuses on…

  • bowl of fresh herbs, plus dried herbs and capsules on a table

    Drug-Supplement Interactions

    Some dietary supplements can cause interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Learn which ones you should watch out for… Here are some dietary supplements that could cause problems with other medicines you may be taking. Bilberry Possible drug-supplement interaction with: Diabetes medicines. Can decrease blood sugar,…

  • Seniors playing memory games

    Brain Training for Seniors

    Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia… “Use it or lose it” commonly refers to the importance of exercising your body and staying fit. Exercising your brain is just as important. Your brain needs a regular workout, especially as you…

  • Vibrio Vulnificus Infection

    Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in warm seawater and contaminated shellfish. It can cause flu-like symptoms and… What is vibrio vulnificus infection? Vibrio vulnificus s a type of germ (bacteria) found in warm seawater. It comes from contaminated shellfish (especially oysters) or…

  • Taking Medicines Safely after Alcohol or Drug Abuse Recovery

    Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can have many pitfalls. There is advice you should follow to… Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can be tricky. Talk to your doctor about this. They can let you know which ones…

  • Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant

    Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and…

  • young woman blowing her nose

    Antihistamines

    Antihistamines help stop allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing. They are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms… Antihistamines are medicines that help stop allergy symptoms. These symptoms include: Itchy eyes Sneezing Runny nose or congestion Skin rashes such as hives They are normally…

  • Parents and young child prepare healthy meal together in kitchen

    Passing Healthy Habits on to Your Children

    Teach your children how to live healthy. Start when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and… Teach your children how to live healthy. Start when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and developing lifelong bad habits…

  • Labor Induction

    A walk through the labor induction process – what it is, why doctors may need to do it and what… Babies are not always born on their due dates. In fact, fewer than 5% are born when predicted. Many babies arrive earlier. It’s the…

  • Assortment of foods high in omega-3s and unsaturated fats. Fat should be part of your diet. Your body uses for good fats energy and other health benefits, but bad fats lead to serious health problems.

    Dietary Fat: What’s Good and What’s Bad

    Certain fats like omega-3 fatty acids should be part of your diet. You should limit your intake of other fats… Certain fats should be part of your diet. But you should make sure you’re eating good fats instead of bad fats. Your body uses fat…

  • A senior couple taking a “selfie” in front of a Ferris wheel

    The Importance of Staying Active and Involved

    Your lifestyle choices will determine how quickly or slowly you age. Making healthy choices and staying socially active can help… As you age, your body changes. Joints become stiffer. You begin to lose muscle and gain fat. You don’t feel as strong or as nimble…

  • Close-up of a young man doing push ups on an exercise mat at home

    Out of the Gym: Men’s Fitness Tips

    For many men, getting to the gym is not always an option. There are plenty of exercises and tips you… A lot of exercise advice is geared at people who work out at the gym. Many men, though, either can’t belong to a gym or…