Healthy Eating Tips
For Everyone AT A GLANCE Healthy eating means focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods. It emphasizes protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. This page includes a few quick and easy tips on how to make healthy dietary choices. Background Good nutrition is about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. The Dietary Guidelines for […]
Good Sleep for Good Health
Get the Rest You Need En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and […]
Pink Eye
En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, causes swelling and redness inside your eyelid and the white part of your eye. Your eye may also feel itchy and painful. The condition is common and can sometimes spread very easily. Anyone can get pink eye. It’s usually caused by a […]
Buffering Childhood Stress
Safe, Secure Relationships for Better Health En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal. But some kids go through extremely stressful or traumatic situations. These can lead to physical and mental health conditions […]
Curbing Chronic Kidney Disease
Keep Your Body’s Filters Healthy Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Your kidneys function as your body’s filters. These two organs clear out toxins and compounds that would otherwise build up in your blood. This keeps the rest of your body running smoothly. Your kidneys filter around 150 quarts of blood each day. This […]
Older Adult Drivers
For Everyone JANUARY 31, 2025 KEY POINTS Each day, 25 older adults are killed and over 740 are injured in crashes. Drivers aged 70+ have higher crash death rates per 1,000 crashes than middle-aged drivers (aged 35-54). Taking key safety steps can help adults of all ages, including older adults, stay safe on the road. […]
Age is Just a Number: Health Tips for Women Over 50
For Everyone SEPT. 23, 2024 AT A GLANCE September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways people can stay healthy as they age. Tips for Healthy Aging Adopting and maintaining a few key habits can help women over 50 live longer, healthier lives: Be physically active. Many women may gain weight before, during, […]
About Other Conditions Related to Heart Disease
For Everyone MAY 15, 2024 KEY POINTS Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. There are many other conditions that affect the heart. Conditions related to heart disease Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease, is the most common type of heart disease, but there are […]
Fireworks Safety
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. Every year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related […]
Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
Español Older adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make it harder for older adults to be aware of their body becoming too cold, which can turn into a dangerous health issue quickly. Hazards of cold weather include falls on wintry surfaces; injury caused by […]