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  • Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers

    Health insurance plans differ in terms of what they cover. All plans offered by the federal marketplace, however, must cover… for all women at increased risk Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women Preeclampsia prevention and screening RH incompatibility screening Syphilis screening Expanded tobacco intervention and…

  • Physical therapist working with a senior woman after a heart attack

    Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack

    It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life… your heart and other organs. It also can cause blood clots, which may lead to heart attacks. Nicotine, the main chemical in tobacco, raises your blood pressure. If you smoke, ask your…

  • A older couple biking together outdoors

    What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health

    Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health… most effective form of prevention. Talk to your doctor if you need to be tested for STIs. Don’t smoke or use tobacco Smoking and tobacco use…

  • close-up of female doctor checking blood pressure of male patient

    High Blood Pressure

    High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… people are more likely to have high blood pressure than people of other races) Some birth control medicines and other medicines Stress Tobacco use or…

  • A woman lying in bed stares at clock in the middle of the night. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common in older adults and women.

    Insomnia

    Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common… also can be caused by some medicines. These include asthma medicines, allergy or cold medicines, and certain heart and blood pressure medicines. Additionally, the use…

  • Young Woman Checking Blood Pressure At Home

    Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

    Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions… Many people monitor their blood pressure at home. They often do this to manage or treat a certain health condition. If you monitor your blood pressure at home, keep a record or…

  • A man holds his mouth in pain. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue.

    Burning Mouth Syndrome

    Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips… What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in your mouth, lips, or tongue. The…

  • Couple meeting with doctor

    Infertility

    Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…

  • Woman with hands crossed over her pelvis as if she is in pain or needs to use the restroom. Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. This inflammation can scar the bladder or make it stiff.

    Interstitial Cystitis

    Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have the condition have a bladder wall that is irritated and inflamed (sore and red). This inflammation can scar the bladder or…

  • A group of teenagers laugh and give thumbs up in a park. A healthy lifestyle for teens includes more than just physical health. It involves mental and social well-being, too.

    Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy

    Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s…

  • Patient and doctor sitting down for counseling session

    Alzheimer's Disease

    Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is… What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a condition that describes a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are associated…

  • A hand grabbing a pinch of snuff

    Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop

    Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad for you as smoking. They can lead to health problems including cancer. Resources… Smoking is a harmful habit. Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad. Rather than being inhaled, smokeless tobacco is consumed orally. Chewing tobacco and snuff…

  • A photo of female legs isolated on a white background

    Restless Leg Syndrome

    Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re sitting or lying down. It… What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (also called RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re…

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