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Aging

Health information especially for seniors.

Knee pain isn't normal. (2 min. read)

Could good oral hygiene help you stay sharp? (2 min. read)

Some memory lapses are normal. (2 min. read)

Open enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. (2 min. read)

Discover what's true, and what's not, about life after 60. (4 min. read)

Allergies and Asthma

Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.

Smoking causes lung disease. (2 min. read)

GERD doesn't always cause heartburn. (2 min. read)

Is it a cold or an allergy? Take this quiz. (3 min. read)

Tips for avoiding allergens from holiday foods and decorations. (4 min. read)

Traveling to different parts of the country may expose you to different—and maybe more—allergens and asthma triggers than you're used to. (4 min. read)

Arthritis

Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.

Discover what you can do to ease the pain. (4 min. read)

Get ready to answer and ask some important questions. (2 min. read)

Why you need to ease your way back in. (3 min. read)

How can foods affect arthritis, and which ones should you avoid? (2 min. read)

This painful joint disease typically starts with swelling in the big toe. (3 min. read)

Cancer

Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.

Know what to say and when and how to listen. (1 min. read)

These healthy habits might help. (2 min. read)

It often takes multiple attempts at smashing a cigarette habit. (27 sec. video)

To reduce your chances of developing lung cancer, avoid every risk factor you can. (3 min. read)

Watch for these red flags. (4 min. read)

Children and Parenting

Tips for keeping kids healthy.

Saying goodbye is hard, but there are ways to make it easier. (2 min. read)

Try these seven tips for easier vaccinations. (2 min. read)

What parents can do. (3 min. read)

How to feel better when you’re sick. (1 min. read)

Learn why you should start good eating habits young. (1 min. video)

Diabetes

Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.

You can still enjoy your favorite foods. (1 min. read)

Have you heard? Diabetes can harm hearing. (3 min. read)

You can fly with diabetes supplies. (2 min. read)

Separate the truths from these common myths about diabetes. (2 min. read)

Uncontrolled diabetes can harm your teeth and gums. (3 min. read)

Heart Health

Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

Learn how to be heart-smart in the kitchen. (4 min. read)

If you have heart disease, flu can be serious. (3 min. read)

Tips to help you make it through your first day as a nonsmoker. (3 min. read)

Cold weather makes your heart work harder. (2 min. read)

There is one type of cholesterol that you want more of. (2 min. read)

Men's Health

Health information especially for men.

This serious—but treatable—sleep disorder affects an estimated 30 million American adults. (3 min. read)

When you stop smoking, your body starts healing. (42 sec. video)

Excess belly fat can raise disease risk. (3 min. read)

Combining them can cause problems. (1 min. read)

Get tips for trees, lights and candles. (2 min. read)

Nutrition and Fitness

Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.

Among them: limit flavored syrups. (3 min. read)

Swap the gym for scenic fall views. (2 min. read)

Tastes like chicken...or salmonella? (3 min. read)

Fight osteoporosis with these moves. (1 min. read)

Don't lift the lid! (2 min. read)

Women's Health

Health information especially for women.

These five strategies can help. (3 min. read)

Dense breasts aren't cancer. (2 min. read)

You don't always need to block blue light. (3 min. read)

These six diabetes complications are often worse for women. (2 min. read)

Tip: Get your updated vaccine. (3 min. read)

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