• Keep Party Drinking Under Control

    'Tis the season for holiday parties. Just be sure to monitor your alcohol consumption at these events. Drinking too much clouds your judgment and can lead to actions that put your health in danger.

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  • Help Your Back Work for You

    Even though you can't turn back time when you suffer a back injury, you can recover from most of them. You can also learn how to protect your back so you'll keep moving and stay comfortable in the future.

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  • A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

    Polycarbonate plastic can be found in everything from baby bottles to eyeglass lenses. But research has raised concerns over the health effects of a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate—bisphenol A, or BPA. Here's what you need to know.

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Mental Health

Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

Men's Health

Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.

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    Drinking Water Quiz

    When you're thirsty for a drink of water, you probably turn on the tap, or open a container of bottled water. You may take for granted the quality of the water you drink. but water safety can vary from place to place. Find out more about drinking water by taking this quiz, based on information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

    Children's BMI Calculator

    BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

    Stress Trigger Assessment

    Too much stress can affect both your emotional and physical health. This assessment will help you identify your life "stressors."

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      Osteoarthritis

      Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, and other weight-bearing joints in the body. Sometimes called the "wear and tear" arthritis, advancing age is a risk factor, but so are obesity and severe injury to the joint. This video discusses the symptoms, treatment, and steps you can take to minimize pain from osteoarthritis.