American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘Health Maintenance’
-
Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
There are steps parents can take to help prepare children for the complex world of health care and making informed…
-
The Importance of Staying Active and Involved
Your lifestyle choices will determine how quickly you age. You can help slow down the aging process with a healthy…
-
Family Health and Safety
There are many aspects of keeping your family healthy and safe, including lifestyle choices and what you teach your…
-
Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.
-
Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you can help lower it by cutting back on salt in your diet, exercising,…
-
Ideal Weight and BMI
BMI (body mass index) estimates body fat and is used as a way to measure if your weight is healthy…
-
Nutrition Made Simple
Focusing on good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some ideas for keeping nutrition simple in your busy…
-
Nutrient Shortfall Questionnaire
Many people don’t get enough nutrients. Complete this questionnaire to assess your risk for common nutrient shortfalls.
-
Food and Activity Journal
Use a journal to keep track of your food, drinks, and physical activity. Write in the journal every day to…
-
Childhood Overweight and Obesity: Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Good nutrition and regular physical activity can help your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
-
Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Good eating habits should start early in a child’s life so they can grow up healthy.
-
Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers
Your insurance policy lists a package of medical benefits such as tests, drugs, and treatment services. These are called “covered…
-
Nutrition and Exercise When You Have HIV
Good nutrition and exercise can improve your health and slow down your HIV infection.
-
Medical Errors: Tips to Help Prevent Them
Medical errors are one of the nation’s leading causes of death and injury. Follow these tips to help prevent…
-
Creating a Personal Health Journal (Health Diary)
A personal health journal (health diary) keeps track of your overall health — past and current — and helps you…
-
School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Learn more about school lunch programs and how you can help your child make healthy choices.
-
Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Two of the simplest yet most important ways to have a healthy heart are through diet and exercise.
-
Understanding Health Information (Health Literacy)
Understanding health information is an important part of your health. It helps you make good health care decisions.
-
Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines you can take for pain relief.
-
Heart Disease: Assessing Your Risk
Are you at high risk for heart disease? Work with your doctor to find out. Then make a plan to…
