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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Seniors: Any age is a good age to quit smoking
Why quitting makes sense for seniors.
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Winter weather poses unique risks for those with Alzheimer’s
These four steps can help keep your loved one safe when the weather turns cold.
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Causes and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers are still trying to find out what causes Alzheimer's disease, but they have some leads.
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Traveling with arthritis
Don't let joint pain keep you at home.
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Alone for the holidays
Keep your season bright even if you're on your own.
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Allergies and asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Don’t let allergies, asthma ruin your winter holidays
Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter.
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If you have asthma, exercise may protect your lungs
A study found that exercisers did better on yearly breathing tests.
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Cigarettes: No. 1 enemy of lungs
Smoking is the direct cause of several diseases.
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Infographic: How to use a peak flow meter
A peak flow meter can help measure how well your lungs are working. See how to use one.
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Asthma support organizations
Know where to go for information and resources.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Quiz: Arthritis and food
How can foods affect arthritis, and which ones should you avoid?
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Candy, candy everywhere: Take a pass if you have arthritis
See why the Arthritis Foundation suggests caution around sweet treats
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On the job with psoriatic arthritis
Mark World Psoriasis Day by checking out these tips to help ease your symptoms at the workplace.
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Understanding gout
This painful joint disease typically starts with swelling in the big toe.
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Alternative treatments for arthritis
What to know before you try alternative medicine for arthritis.
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Why a flu shot is vital for cancer survivors
Take a shot at prevention: Cancer survivors are especially vulnerable to flu complications
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Lung cancer: Causes and symptoms
To reduce your chances of developing lung cancer, avoid every risk factor you can.
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Lung cancer in nonsmokers
Even people who don't smoke can develop lung cancer.
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Infographic: What's in cigarette smoke?
Arsenic, formaldehyde and lead are a few of the substances found in cigarette smoke.
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Quiz: Secondhand smoke
Think you know the risks of secondhand smoke? Test yourself with this quiz.
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Children and parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Helping kids succeed at school
10 things parents can do at home to help kids do well in class this year.
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Parents: Toss out teething tablets and gels
Reports of children and infants having seizures and other problems prompted an FDA warning to parents and caregivers.
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Giving medicine to kids
Learn how to give medicine the right way, at the right time and in the right amount.
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Talk to your kids about smoking
You can help your children stay smoke-free.
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Quiz: E-cigarettes
Is your e-cig safer than a pack of smokes? Find out the facts in this quiz.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Infographic: Checkups to get when you have diabetes
Keep your diabetes in check with these routine tests.
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FDA approves the first artificial pancreas
The device could reduce insulin injections for some people with type 1 diabetes
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Diabetes: Should you count carbohydrates?
Carbohydrate counting is one tool you can use to help control blood sugar if you have diabetes.
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Food label facts for people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may want to pay special attention to food labels.
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Driving with diabetes
Taking a few precautions can help you stay safe on the road.
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Heart health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Heart-healthy holiday eating
With a little planning, you can make the holiday season a delicious and healthy time.
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Prescription pain killers linked to heart failure
Yet another study has linked nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to heart issues.
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You can lower cholesterol without statins
Nonstatin approaches helped ward off cholesterol-related problems.
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Could sleep problems cause heart problems?
Find out why adequate shut-eye is a must-have for your heart.
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Quiz: Heart health
Could you have an abnormal heart rhythm without knowing it? Find out by taking this true-and-false quiz.
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Men's health
Health information especially for men.
Real men go to the doctor
Even the toughest guys need to look after their health.
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Fireplace safety: Master these fireside tips
Watch this video for six tips for a warm, safer experience.
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Infographic: How the flu spreads
As many as 20 percent of Americans get the flu every year. Find out how the virus spreads
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Handwashing can keep you healthy
Regular handwashing is a simple, effective way to protect yourself from germs.
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The cost of smoking
Find out how much a smoking habit is costing you.
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Nutrition and fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Infographic: Turkey safety
Get an idea of how long it will take to safely thaw and cook a turkey.
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Holiday quinoa salad
A great new addition to your holiday table.
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Mashed sweet potatoes and turnips
A delicious way to use winter root vegetables.
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Video: How to cut an onion
Learn the basics of safe slicing and dicing.
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Video: How to peel garlic cloves
Use this technique to quickly peel a whole head of garlic.
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Women's health
Health information especially for women.
Holiday stress: How to cope
You can't avoid stress, but you can take steps to make sure it doesn't ruin your holidays.
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When a mammogram raises concerns, what's next?
Your doctor saw something suspicious on your mammogram: Here's what you need to know now
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Hair loss help for her
Men aren't the only ones who face hair loss.
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Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?
Answer a few questions to learn more about your risk factors for the most common form of diabetes.
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The cost of smoking
Find out how much a smoking habit is costing you.
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