Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.
For safety's sake, look through your home often. Keep an eye out for not-so-obvious hazards.
Factors Such as Diet, Limited Alcohol Proven to Add 10+ Years to Life
Your risk of getting osteoporosis increases with age. But taking good care of your bones can help them stay stronger.
Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you.
You can avoid the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu shot.
Here are some helpful tips for understanding the air in your house and the air-quality appliances that can alter it.
Detailed information on air pollution and air pollution prevention
Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.
Detailed information on blood donations and blood banking
Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well being.
A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.
Most children should begin regular dental care by the time they turn 1 year old. Here's what you need to know.
Dehydration and heat stroke are 2 very common heat-related diseases. They can be life-threatening if left untreated.
With drinking water, it's important to consider not just the water itself, but how that water gets to you.
Every year, thousands of Americans injure their eyes or damage their vision. Follow these guidelines to help protect yourself and your family.
Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.
If you slacked off on your wellness habits during cookout and pool party season, it’s time to fall back into a healthier routine.
Like many people, you may struggle for a good night's sleep. A daytime nap may seem like a good way to recoup some of that lost slumber. But you may be dozing at your own risk.
Men are missing the chance to find and treat health problems in their early stages, when many conditions are more treatable and less threatening to overall health.
Older adults may have dental concerns that can't be fully taken care of with just brushing and flossing. Here's what you should know.
The number of older people losing their vision is growing, yet experts say much of this vision loss could be prevented.
After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.
It’s an annual tradition: Every year around this time, you start fretting over finding the perfect gift that will show how much you care. This year, why not give the gift of healthy living?
Evidence is mounting that people with periodontal (gum) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Overall, cosmetics and personal care items are considered safe. But that doesn't mean that there aren't risks associated with their use, particularly if you don't use them correctly.
You can’t fully prevent osteoarthritis. But you can help lessen daily stress on your joints. This can make it less likely that osteoarthritis will happen, or get worse.
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
Here are measures you can take to protect yourself from the flu at the office.
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