Prevention

A woman drinks a glass of wine while looking at a smart device.

A woman drinks a glass of wine while looking at a smart device.

Why Binge Drinking Even Once a Week is Bad

If you make a habit out of binge drinking, you could expose yourself to these specific short and long-term health problems.

Shovel Snow Safely: 12 Tips

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Closeup of someone shoveling

Tips to help prevent shoveling snow from becoming a pain in the neck, or result in a more serious condition.

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Unexpected Side Effects of Having a High Fever

Fevers are a normal immune response to infection, but high fevers can be problematic and can have some unexpected side effects. Here's what you need to know.

Make Your Skin Glow from the Inside Out 

Woman at home having skin care routine

Woman at home having skin care routine

How much water people drink, how much sleep they get and other lifestyle choices all factor into making skin glow from the inside out.

Asian daughter spending time with her elderly mother at home

Asian daughter spending time with her elderly mother at home

How to Talk to a Loved One About Dementia, Alzheimer’s Concerns

Talking to a family member or close friend about your concerns related to changes in mental health and cognition as they age is not always an easy discussion. 

How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Body

White alarm clock in the morning. Young man sleeps in the background.

White alarm clock in the morning. Young man sleeps in the background.

It might seem as simple as updating a few clocks in your home, but Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on some people’s overall health.

A Black man smiles at the camera holding a basketball as his friends look on from the park behind him.

A Black man smiles at the camera holding a basketball as his friends look on from the park behind him.

10 Ways to Protect Your Bones Today

Millions of seniors fall each year. Here are 10 easy steps toward stronger bones you can take today.

What’s New About This Year’s Flu Shot – and Why

Close up shot of healthcare worker injecting black female patient with COVID-19 vaccine. The woman is wearing a face mask and looking in the opposite direction of the needle.

Close up shot of healthcare worker injecting black female patient with COVID-19 vaccine. The woman is wearing a face mask and looking in the opposite direction of the needle.

Each year, the ingredients in seasonal flu shots change. Learn about what’s new with this year’s flu shot - and why it’s different.

A bowl of chicken noodle soup.

A bowl of chicken noodle soup.

Five Foods to Help You Fight Off a Cold

A healthy diet can help you maneuver through flu season. These five foods are chockful of proven immune-boosting power.

Your Roadmap to Conquering Flu Season

An annual flu shot is the best way to protect against the flu, but it's only the first step. This guide should help you conquer flu season.