Prevention

5 easy ways to keep your heart healthy

The choices we make today impact our health now and in the future. Commit to a few small changes to live a healthier, heart-smarter lifestyle.

Taking antibiotics properly: 6 tips for patients

Antibiotics save lives, but they are overused — so much so that experts warn they are already less effective. How do we protect their future use? Here are six tips.

What you need to know about your eyes as you approach 55

Regular eye exams are important as we age.

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Urinary tract infections in older adults

Older adults may have cognitive as well as physical symptoms of a UTI.

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When to start getting mammograms, and how often do you need them?

Women may be urged to get mammograms at an earlier age than in the past. Here's why.

Simple ways to help prevent blood clots

Keeping your ankles moving is key to ensuring healthy blood flow from the legs to…

7 tips to improve poor circulation

Try these ways to keep your veins healthy and increase blood flow. Many people have…

Why eye exams could save your life

Eye exams can help detect serious conditions and life-threatening diseases.

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Preventing urinary tract infections

These uncomfortable infections are easily treated, but better to avoid them. A urinary tract infection,…