Emotional Well-Being
Your Child’s Mental Health
A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…
Self Harm — Cutting
Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…
Spirituality and Health
Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Research shows a connection between…
Exercise and Fitness
Physical Activity: Creating a Family Plan
You can make physical activity easier for everyone by making it an event for the whole family at the gym,…
Why Exercise?
Exercise is powerful medicine. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise prevents health problems, builds strength, boosts…
Concussions in Kids
A concussion is what it’s called when the brain bounces around or twists inside the skull. Many typical accidents may…
Food and Nutrition
Nutrition Tips for Managing Diabetes
Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
Men: Eat Right, Stay Healthy
Men must follow the same healthy eating guidelines as women to stay well.
What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
Trying to lose weight is a good thing, but there are several factors that can affect your efforts to drop…
Sex and Birth Control
Girls and Puberty
Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is…
Vasectomy: What to Expect
A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant.
Birth Control Options
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types…
Staying Healthy
How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,…
Disinfecting Your Home
Cleaning your home isn’t just for looks. Cleaning and disinfecting your home are important for reducing the spread of germs and bacteria that cause infection and illness. Path to caring for a healthy home Many people recognized the importance of disinfecting their homes…
I Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
If you have—or suspect that you have—COVID-19, you should follow the CDC’s recommendations for isolation to stop the spread of…
