Prevention

overlooking of asian woman sleep well with smile at night

overlooking of asian woman sleep well with smile at night

5 Ways to Tell You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

Whether you shortchange your sleep every week or just occasionally, it can have serious side effects for your health. Here's how to tell if you need more rest.

Ignoring Your Eye Health? Ways to Get It In Focus

Close up of a doctor doing an eye exam on his patient

Close up of a doctor doing an eye exam on his patient

Age, family history and health issues can all impact your vision. But there are ways to prevent problems before they start.

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Doctor speaks with patient, showing care and concern

Know the Basics of Colorectal Cancer-and How to Prevent It

Nearly 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Look at ways to lower your risk.

How to Handle High Blood Pressure (and Prevent It in the First Place)

Shot of a young man taking his blood pressure while sitting on the sofa at home

Shot of a young man taking his blood pressure while sitting on the sofa at home

Why you need to know what your reading means and how to take steps towards a healthy number.

Shot of a happy young couple playing with cut out red hearts in bed at home

Shot of a happy young couple playing with cut out red hearts in bed at home

4 Reasons Valentine’s Day is Good for Your Heart

Chocolate, wine and a trip around the dance floor are hallmarks of Valentine’s Day. But they can also be good for your heart.

How to Get Kids Excited About Brushing their Teeth

Cropped shot of a young man and his son brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home

Cropped shot of a young man and his son brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home

There are plenty of ways to make kids look forward to brushing their teeth. Here's how to make it more fun!

Shot of a young woman getting her temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a doctor during an outbreak

Shot of a young woman getting her temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a doctor during an outbreak

Do I Have a Fever? What to Know about COVID-19 and Thermometers

Temperature screenings are commonplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this method of detecting the virus can be imperfect, leading to false readings.

Preventing Cervical Cancer: Why Pap Test Rules Have Changed

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Guidelines on when women should get Pap and HPV screenings for cervical cancer have changed recently. Women should talk to their doctor about options.

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One man, senior adult guy preparing for jogging outdoors in park, on a cold winter day alone.

How to Stay Healthy This Winter

Cold weather arrives with its own lineup of health challenges. With a little planning, you can be proactive in staying healthy when the temperatures drop.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

Young woman getting a flu shot

Young woman getting a flu shot

While it’s recommended to get your flu shot before the influenza virus starts spreading, it's not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.