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  • Keep Party Drinking Under Control

    'Tis the season for holiday parties. Just be sure to monitor your alcohol consumption at these events. Drinking too much clouds your judgment and can lead to actions that put your health in danger.

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  • Help Your Back Work for You

    Even though you can't turn back time when you suffer a back injury, you can recover from most of them. You can also learn how to protect your back so you'll keep moving and stay comfortable in the future.

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  • A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

    Polycarbonate plastic can be found in everything from baby bottles to eyeglass lenses. But research has raised concerns over the health effects of a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate—bisphenol A, or BPA. Here's what you need to know.

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COVID-19 Resource Center

Information about COVID-19 continues to evolve. Learn how you can keep you and your family safe as this infectious disease continues to circulate. You'll find details about symptoms, treatment, and prevention, including vaccines.

WELLNESS CENTER
Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms. If high blood pressure remains unchecked, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and more. You can stop this silent killer — if you catch it in time.

Cancer

Learn how to become a proactive patient. Understand your treatment choices. Get the latest news on advances in cancer. If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you’ll want to explore the Cancer Knowledgebase, with separate sections on more than 60 types of the disease.

Children's Health

You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.

    INTERACTIVE TOOLS

    True or false: If the regular dose of OTC pain reliever doesn't relieve your pain, it's safe to take more.

    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.

    The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

      MULTIMEDIA

      A metered-dose inhaler sends medicine to the airways in your lungs. You must use the inhaler the right way for it to work. This video shows you how to use one with the open-mouth method.