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If you consistently don’t sleep well, you are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. So how do you get a good night’s sleep? It takes a little TLC—Timing, Limits, and Comfort.
There is no cure for the flu, so it is important that you take steps to avoid getting the flu. Prepare to fight the flu by taking preventative action and getting vaccinated. You can get your flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a local pharmacy.
It’s no secret that caregiving is stressful. Here are two techniques that can help you change the way you react to stressful events.
Making sense of nutrition information often seems impossible. When experts can’t agree on what “healthy eating” is, how are you supposed to know?
Most caregivers have heard that taking care of themselves should be a top priority. After all, you can’t be much help to someone else if you are sick or too tired. But when you have to do so much for someone else, how can you find the time for yourself? Setting limits is often hard. But it is very important for you and for your loved one.
Taking a time-out when caring for a loved one can feel selfish. The truth is, you’re actually helping yourself and your loved one when you take a break. As you might expect, caregivers who use respite care services were happier and less stressed.
When it comes to your health, taking some simple steps can make a big difference. Learn more in just two minutes by visiting our Healthy Choices Video Library.
A big dish of pasta, a sandwich on whole-wheat bread, even a bowl of oatmeal are all healthy choices, right? If you are allergic to gluten, those foods could be very bad for you.
For a safe and healthy summer, speak to your health care provider if you have trouble breathing. Follow these tips to help prevent asthma attacks and reduce allergens.
Too much cholesterol (pronounced “ko-LESS-ter-all”) in your blood can lead to narrowing and blocking of the arteries. (Arteries are the vessels that carry blood from your heart throughout your body.) This problem, often called heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. So, it’s very important that you understand cholesterol and how you can help control it.
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured. Instead, doctors help patients control the disease. Your doctor will come up with a treatment plan to help you with symptoms. Here's what to expect and how to manage your condition.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the whole family may be breathing uneasily. Here, you'll find information about what to expect and tips for managing your symptoms.
High blood pressure means that your heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood to all the different parts of your body. Your doctor will recommend a treatment plan to manage it. By following your doctor’s treatment, you can control your blood pressure.
Caring for someone with memory loss can be extremely frustrating. The natural instinct is to reassure the person that their unsettling thoughts or perceptions aren’t real. But correcting or reasoning rarely work and usually just cause frustration for both people. Instead, follow these tips.
Type 2 diabetes results when your body does not properly convert the sugar from the foods you eat into energy and the sugar builds up in the blood. Learn the risks for developing diabetes, and improve your chances of preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
Research shows that 10 to 20 percent of older patients seen by a primary care physician suffer from depression – and among the homebound, that figure may be as high as 46 percent. Yet despite these statistics, depression in the elderly is frequently ignored. Keep an eye out for these warning signs of depression.