Emotional Well-Being
Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
Video: How to Help Your Kids Deal With Bullies
Bullies use power, strength or popularity to hurt others, emotionally or physically. And while you can’t be with your child all the time, there are ways you can help. If your child encounters a bully, tell them to get to a safe place
Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
Talking about mental illness can be hard. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health and mental illness. It can prevent people from getting the support and help they need. But mental illness is a common problem. In fact, about 1 in 5 people will
Exercise and Fitness
Video: Preventing and Treating Concussions
Concussions can happen to anyone, during any physical activity. And you don’t have to get hit in the head or lose consciousness to have a concussion. If you suspect a concussion, don’t let your child return to the game until they’ve been
Sports and Exercise at Every Age
A lifelong exercise program helps us live and thrive into old age. There is a place for exercise at every…
Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you can help lower it by cutting back on salt in your diet, exercising,…
Food and Nutrition
Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you can help lower it by cutting back on salt in your diet, exercising,…
Ideal Weight and BMI
BMI (body mass index) estimates body fat and is used as a way to measure if your weight is healthy…
Low-Calorie Diets
Eating fewer calories or exercising to burn off calories typically results in weight loss.
Sex and Birth Control
Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
Importance of Sexual Health
Being in good sexual health means you are well informed, careful, and respectful to yourself and others.
Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
STIs are infections spread by sexual . They are very common, and many can be cured. The best way to…
Staying Healthy
Secondary Drowning
What is secondary drowning? “Secondary drowning” is a non-medical term used to refer to delayed symptoms that are experienced after a person has been in water. It is a rare problem. It can happen when someone is exposed to water — even a small amount
Video: Preventing and Treating Concussions
Concussions can happen to anyone, during any physical activity. And you don’t have to get hit in the head or lose consciousness to have a concussion. If you suspect a concussion, don’t let your child return to the game until they’ve been
Video: Preventing Shingles
If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for getting shingles, a very painful and potentially debilitating disease. Nearly one in three Americans will get shingles, and older adults are more at risk. But adults age 50 and older can get protection from shingles
