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  • Woman holding head, showing stress while many things are being handed to her

    Managing Daily Stress

    Stress can affect all of us in different ways. It is important to learn techniques for managing stress so that… your stress isn’t kept under control, it can lead to serious health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. You may also…

  • Young boy choosing between an apple and donuts

    Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight

    Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and… program, staying fit helps prevent the health problems that being overweight or having obesity can cause later in life, including: Heart disease Diabetes High blood…

  • kids breakfast of oatmeal layered with fruit and nuts so it looks like an owl

    Nutrition Tips for Kids

    Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children… onset of disease. Healthy eating can help prevent many chronic diseases. These include obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Healthy eating habits are more likely to stay…

  • Person’s mouth consuming fast food, junk food, and baked goods, which contain bad trans fats.

    Trans Fats (Bad Fats)

    Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Trans fats are bad types of… lipoprotein, or HDL). Eating trans fats can make you gain weight. It also raises your risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other…

  • A man has fainted outdoors

    Fainting

    Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time… oxygen changes. This is very common among older people. It is also common in people who have certain health conditions, such as diabetes. Fainting can…

  • Overweight man holding a measuring tape

    Weight-loss Surgery

    Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs… qualify for surgical weight loss, you must have health conditions related to your obesity. These include sleep apnea, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or high…

  • group of unhealthy foods next to group of healthy foods

    After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs

    Nutritional needs (food and water) and metabolism (how fast your body converts food to energy) change for women as they… oils), vitamins, minerals, and water. These foods have been linked to some disease prevention, such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and certain…

  • Cholesterol and Your Child

    Adopting habits to keep cholesterol low in childhood can help avoid cholesterol-related health problems later in life… High cholesterol can begin in childhood. High cholesterol levels are likely to continue to rise as a child grows into a teen and adult. This increases your child’s…

  • senior african american woman exercising in park

    Getting Motivated to Work Out

    Making a habit of working out is difficult to start, but beneficial to your mental and physical health… The hardest part of working out is getting started. We all know we need to do it. Often, we’re glad we did. We feel energized and better…

  • An illustration of a typical ovary

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries… What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries. An imbalance of hormone levels in a woman’s…

  • Plate of salad, tomatoes, olives, and olive oil sitting on table

    Mediterranean Diet

    The Mediterranean diet can help you to lose or maintain weight and also helps to manage blood pressure, blood sugar,… The Mediterranean diet is inspired by foods eaten in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. This includes Greece, Spain, France, and southern Italy. In some…

  • pregnant woman in bed reading a book

    Pregnancy After 35: Advanced Maternal Age

    Becoming pregnant at age 35 or older can present additional medical challenges to you and your baby… If you are 35 or older and pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, there are some things you should know. At age 35, you are considered to be…

  • 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… What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Acute insomnia is short-term…

  • Close-up of doctors hands checking man’s skin. Skin tags are non-cancerous skin growths that feel like a hanging mole. Anyone can get them, and they are more common with age.

    Skin tags

    Skin tags are non-cancerous skin growths that feel like a hanging mole. They are more common with age… What are skin tags? A skin tag is a growth that can occur anywhere on your body. It is benign, which means it is not cancer. Both…

  • Older man, who can’t sleep at night, sitting on bed while spouse sleeps

    Sleep Changes in Older Adults

    As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can… Most healthy older adults aged 65 or older need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and alert. But as you age,…

  • Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused by bacteria and fungus.

    Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)

    Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused… What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear is an irritation, swelling, or infection in your ear. It's often caused by swimming a lot or swimming in…

  • close-up of doctor looking at casted leg of a female patient

    What is a Total Contact Cast?

    A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass… A total contact cast is a cast used to treat ulcers (serious, deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass or plaster…

  • Yeast Infections

    Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can… What is a vaginal yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on…

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