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FAQ: Mammograms

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know about the key screening method: mammography.

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Infant Formula Basics for Parents

Want to add some fun, fall flavor to your exercise routine? Instead of pumping iron to build muscle strength, try lifting a pumpkin.

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Know the Symptoms of Shingles

Shingles appears as a painful rash on one side of your face or body. And if you’ve had chickenpox before, you’re at risk of developing it. In fact, 1 out of 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles at some point in their life.

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Fitness

You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition, but it can be managed. With help from your family, your friends and your health care team, you can learn to take care of yourself and stay healthy.

Men's Health

Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.

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Foot Health Quiz

Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache. Yet foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you recognize when to see a doctor for treatment.

Adult BMI Calculator

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Assessment

Most people get an occasional bout of heartburn—that burning feeling in the chest about a half-hour after eating. But if you get it often, you may have GERD.

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Step-by-Step: Using a Peak Flow Meter

This video shows how to use a peak flow meter.

Health Library

FAQ: Mammograms

Infant Formula Basics for Parents

Know the Symptoms of Shingles

COVID-19 Resource Center