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  • Men’s Health Timeline 6/1/2021

    Too many men, especially younger men, don’t have a family physician and don’t get regular checkups. Between ages 18 and 30, healthy men should see a doctor every two to three years. Men 30 and older should go annually.

  • 3 Habits for Healthy Lungs 5/9/2021

    Sure, you know your body needs oxygen to survive. But what are you doing to keep your lungs healthy and breathing easy?

  • Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen 5/3/2021

    After that long winter, we’re all ready for these warmer, sunnier days. Plans for soaking up some rays should include sunscreen. Here are some things you should know about sunscreen.

  • Your Osteoporosis Prevention Plan 5/1/2021

    May is National Osteoporosis Month! Did you know that at least 1 in 4 women older than 65 have osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones?

  • 11 Fun Ways to Get Moving As a Family 4/26/2021

    Keep everyone active as you spend some quality time together. You know exercise is important for you and your kids. Here are some tips for family fitness that can get you all moving.

  • 8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening 4/19/2021
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: What You Need to Know 4/12/2021

    Autism is a condition that people talk about a lot but is often misunderstood. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to this group of developmental disorders that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges.

  • 10 Silent Symptoms of Diabetes 4/7/2021

    More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, including 7.3 million that are undiagnosed. Diabetes has plenty of early signs. Here are 10 subtle signs of diabetes.

  • What You Eat Can Affect Your Risk of Cancer 3/24/2021

    It’s no secret that the food we eat has a big impact on our health. Research suggests that certain foods can increase—or decrease—a person’s risk of getting certain diseases, including cancer.

  • 8 Signs Your Child May Have Type 1 Diabetes 3/17/2021

    About 200,000 children in the United States have type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that occurs when a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels.