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Physical Activity is for Everybody
Everybody, including people with disabilities, needs physical activity for good health. However, nearly half of adults with disabilities who are able to be physically active don’t get any aerobic physical activity. Doctors and other health professionals can follow 5 easy steps to increase physical activity among adults with disabilities.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
The loss of a baby during pregnancy remains a sad reality for many families. Learn what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is doing to understand the preventable causes of stillbirth. Read Milan’s story, as told by his mother Karina, about their family’s experience with the loss of a child through stillbirth.
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Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?
If you have close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at higher risk for developing these diseases. Does your family health history put you at higher risk? Would you benefit from cancer genetic counseling and testing?
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National Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2017. This week and always put proven methods into practice to help teens become safer drivers.
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Pet Food Safety
A healthy diet is important for everyone, even your pets! When picking out the right food for your pet, there are important things to consider. Did you know that what you feed your pet can even affect your health and the health of your family?
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Worried your sore throat may be strep?
Strep throat is a common type of sore throat in children, but it’s not very common in adults. Healthcare professionals can do a quick test to determine if a sore throat is strep throat. If so, antibiotics can help you feel better faster and prevent spreading it to others.
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Protect Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
RSV usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can lead to serious illness, especially for infants and older adults. Wash your hands often to help protect yourself and others from RSV.
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