Symptom Checker and Care Guides
Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Healthy Living
Cholesterol
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans
than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating
habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep
cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Health Centers
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.
Your Family
Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
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Health Tip of the Day
CO Safety Tips
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is the best way to protect your family against this deadly gas. But paying careful attention to anything in or around your home that burns fuel can prevent potential problems. Follow these CO safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:
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Don't run a car engine or other fuel burner in a garage, even if the doors are open.
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Inspect your vehicle for exhaust leaks.
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Check furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves, portable heaters and your chimney for leaks and cracks.
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Never use a barbecue grill in a garage or other enclosed areas.