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Keeping Well

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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Low vitamin K levels linked to disability and limited mobility
Vitamin K is found in a number of foods.
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Meals on Wheels could help keep seniors safe
Drivers can spot health changes.
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Heart failure deaths on the rise among younger adults
The disease typically occurs in people 65 and older.
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Drink up! Making sure you get enough water
Water and other fluids are especially important during exercise or warm weather.
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Medicines can make skin sun-sensitive
Certain medicines can make skin more vulnerable to damage or allergic reactions when exposed to sunlight.
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Allergies and asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
How to cope with wildfire smoke
One type of mask can help filter out smoke.
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What happens during an asthma attack
When you have asthma, your airways are always swollen. An asthma attack means the swelling is worse.
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A shot to prevent sneezes?
Allergy shots could prevent another sniffly season.
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Sinus trouble can be a real headache
Differentiating sinus pain from other types of headaches isn’t always easy.
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Control pollution from home heating and cooling systems
How to keep your indoor air clean.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Living with arthritis? Water workouts can provide relief
Warm water in particular helps soothe sore joints.
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Spot the signs of arthritis in kids
Just like adults, kids can get arthritis. Know the signs to watch for.
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Diagnosing arthritis
The first step toward treating the disease.
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Knee pain: Arthritis
Know what to try when moving hurts.
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Knee pain quiz
Test your knowledge.
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Screening guidelines for lung cancer may need revising
African American smokers get lung cancer at a younger age.
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Despite health risks, Americans can't kick processed meat
That's not the only dietary misstep we're making.
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Tweak your grilling techniques to lower cancer risks
Consider grilling foods other than red meat.
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Cancer isn’t contagious (video)
Don’t hesitate to show your love and support to someone with cancer.
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Check your risk for skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. While the disease can affect anyone, some people are more vulnerable than others.
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Children and parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Alcopops pack a potentially deadly punch
These cheap drinks have alarmingly high alcohol content.
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Half of all dads criticized for parenting style
How dads discipline is the most common criticism.
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Personal care products pose risks to kids
Nail polish remover is one risk. See what else to put away.
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Pools and kids: Do you follow these safety musts?
Plus, what adults shouldn't be doing while kids swim.
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Backpack basics
Don't let your backpack weigh you down. Take a look at how to choose a sturdy backpack and carry it safely.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Myth or fact? Diabetes
There are many misconceptions surrounding diabetes. Test your knowledge with one single question.
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Disaster preparedness and diabetes: What you should know
If you have diabetes, you need to read this story about emergency preparedness.
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Diabetes at school
Make sure your child's diabetes management continues in class.
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Teens and diabetes
Tips to help teens keep diabetes under control.
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Diabetic eye disease: Types and treatments
Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve your vision.
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Heart health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Which is worse: Sitting to watch TV or sitting on the job?
If TV is your thing, see how to counter the effects.
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Heart surgery: What to expect
Having an idea of what to expect may help ease your stress before heart surgery.
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Try heart-healthy produce this summer
Not sure what to pick up at the farmer's market? Get inspired!
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Doing the DASH diet
The DASH diet can be good for anyone watching their blood pressure.
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Arrhythmias quiz
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.
Made in the shades: How to select safer sunglasses
To protect your eyesight, look beyond how sunglasses look.
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Screening out men's major health threats
Routine screening tests can help detect health problems in their early stages.
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Exercise, hot weather can be a dangerous mix
Have fun outdoors, but stay cool.
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Hydration facts
See if you're getting enough water and how to get even more.
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Kidney stone prevention quiz
Are you making the right choices to help protect yourself from kidney stones? Find out with this quiz.
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Nutrition and fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Pack healthy foods for the road
Here's how to put the health in your highway travels.
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Stay hydrated and healthy this summer
Drinking water isn't the only way to hydrate.
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College kids are eating too much mercury-rich tuna
Most of them aren't aware of the risks.
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Produce safety: Avoid foodborne illness
Tips for safely handling produce.
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7 great reasons to walk out your door
A hoofing-it habit has benefits that you can bring home with you, from a healthier heart to a better mood.
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Women's health
Health information especially for women.
Some popular dietary supplements are risky for young people
One common ingredient may even cause a miscarriage.
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Combined endometrial cancer treatment doesn't boost survival
Study suggests many women could skip radiation.
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Urinary tract infections: A common problem for women
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment.
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Recognize sun-damaged skin
Although you can't see them, the sun's ultraviolet rays can do a number on your skin.
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Does hormone therapy raise cancer risk?
Learn what the research says and make an informed choice.
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