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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. Not half bad? What to know about splitting pills (video) Is splitting your pills in half a good or bad idea? Watch to find out. Read more Seniors: Be smart about medicines There are many good reasons to "take as directed" by your doctor. Read more Ease menopause symptoms without hormones Helpful ways to manage five common complaints. Read more Headache triggers vary widely Finding the cause of your pain is the first step toward avoiding headaches. Read more Protect yourself from medical errors Patients have a key role to play in making health care safe. Read more Allergies and asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Pay attention to pollen counts (video) Wondering why your hay fever is acting up? There might be a simple answer and solution. Watch to learn more. Read more Coping with airborne allergens Reduce your exposure to pollen, mold, dust and pet dander. Read more Using a peak-flow meter Find out how well your lungs are working. Read more How the lungs work A person at rest breathes about 12 to 15 times per minute. Read more Cigarettes: No. 1 enemy of lungs Smoking is the direct cause of several diseases. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Women who quit smoking less prone to rheumatoid arthritis Researchers uncover link and shed new light on the possible causes of RA. Read more Understanding rheumatoid arthritis When the immune system attacks the joints. Read more Exercise your way to less osteoarthritis pain (video) Activity can help reduce arthritis pain, but only if you stick with it. Skip the kinds that bore you and find a new favorite. Read more When pain won't go away Learn to control pain so it doesn't control you. Read more What is psoriatic arthritis? Learn the basics about the disease and its treatments. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. In 30 years, mammograms have saved half a million lives Better treatment has helped too. Read more Breast cancer: What to do if you find a lump Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Read more No significant increase in breast cancer risk from plasticizing chemicals, study finds It's the largest study yet on phthalates and breast cancer, but more research is needed. Read more Some cancers increasing for younger adults Find out which weight-related cancers showed the sharpest surge. Read more What to know about prostate cancer screening (video) Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening. Read more Children and parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Stay on top of your kid’s shots (video) More and more diseases are preventable with vaccines, but keeping track of the shots your kids need can be tough. Find out how to stay on top of them. Watch to learn. Read more Getting ready for baby (infographic) There are a lot of ways to prepare for your baby’s arrival. Here are 10 of them. Read more Talk to your kids about smoking You can help your children stay smoke-free. Read more Teen marijuana use tied to adult depression New research sheds light on marijuana and mood. Read more How to nurture your child's mental health What parents can do to help their child build a strong foundation for lifelong mental health. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetic eye disease: Types and treatments Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve your vision. Read more Discover how diabetes can harm your kidneys See how much damage your kidneys can face if diabetes goes unchecked. Then, take a quiz and learn more. Read more Diabetes and kidney disease Kidney disease is a potentially serious complication of diabetes. Read more Tired, achy legs might signal peripheral artery disease This common disorder can be serious, but it's often overlooked. Read more Don't let type 2 diabetes sneak up on you Family history is just one potential factor—learn the others here. Read more Heart health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. When to start cholesterol checks (video) Don’t wait until you hit middle age to get your cholesterol checked. Watch to find out when you should get your first screening. Read more Diet and cholesterol (infographic) By following a healthy diet, you can improve your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels. Read more Extreme exercise not likely to put your heart at risk Still, it's a good idea to check with your doctor before seriously stepping up your workouts. Read more Nearly half of American adults have heart or blood vessel disease Death rates from cardiovascular disease are on the rise. Read more One quick trick to cut down on salt Most of us eat too much salt. But a low-sodium diet doesn't mean a flavorless one—just follow these steps to keep your meals tasting great. Read more Men's health Health information especially for men. How to prevent low back pain (infographic) Back pain tends to occur more often in people who aren’t physically fit. Read more What to do about daytime drowsiness (video) Can't get away from your drowsiness? Find out what might be behind your daytime sleepiness. Read more Do you have a sleep disorder? Answer a few questions about your sleep habits to determine if you might have a sleep disorder. Read more Prostate cancer: What's family got to do with it? Men with a close family history of prostate cancer face an increased risk for the disease. Read more Pushups: An unlikely clue to heart health A two-minute pushup test may help gauge men’s heart disease risk. Read more Nutrition and fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Doing the DASH diet The DASH diet can be a way of eating for the entire family, not just one person watching their blood pressure. Read more Healthy eating may improve mental health Even those without full-blown depression might benefit. Read more Walk this way: Fitness tips for frequent walkers Walking is a simple, easy form of exercise for most people. Here are some first steps. Read more How many calories can you burn with exercise? Calculate how many calories you're burning with your exercise program. Read more Get creative with chili (video) Add all kinds of interesting ingredients to make chili healthy, tasty—and your own. Read more Women's health Health information especially for women. How alcohol damages your body (infographic) In the short term, alcohol can lead to poor behavior and accidents. In the long term, it can damage organs and raise your risk for cancer. Read more Diet drinks linked to stroke in older women Women who drink two or more diet sodas a day had the most elevated risk. Read more Why women should know about stroke Six out of every 10 stroke deaths occur in women. Read more How much sugar is in that drink? (video) All sweet drinks are not created equal. Some have only a little sugar, while some have way more than you might think. Read more Home, clean home Routine cleaning and disinfecting helps reduce household germs. Read more	FIND A DOCTOR GET MORE HEALTH INFORMATION VIEW OUR SERVICES CLASSES & EVENTS Take Control of Your Neck Pain! Free Fall Prevention Clinic Mental Health First Aid Training for Health and Human Services Workers & Faith Community Leaders QuitSmart: Preparing to Quit Diabetes Support Group
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