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Healthy Breakfasts for Kids: It's All About Balance
A healthy breakfast is a must for kids. Skip it and your kids will be playing nutritional catch-up for the rest of the day, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Growing bodies and developing bra...
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes.Still, before driving or operating other heavy machinery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises you to make sure it is safe...
Preventing Another Broken Bone
After you break a bone, recovery is your first priority. But you might want to find out whether this broken bone is a sign of osteoporosis.Osteoporosis and Broken BonesIf you’re 65 years old or older ...
The Power of Pets--Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help c...
Show Your Heart Some Love!
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. But you can take steps to protect your heart and stay healthy.To start, you can learn and keep track of some important hea...
Dejunking Your Diet--The Drawbacks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often chea...
Chicken and Rice--A Heart-Healthy Recipe from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour 15 minutesTotal time: 1 hour 30 minutesNumber of Servings: 6A crowd-pleaser made from simple ingredients in a single pot.Ingredients6 chicken pieces (legs and br...
Medical Tourism: Travel to Another Country for Medical Care
Traveling to another country to get medical care can be risky. Learn about the risks and how to minimize them. Traveling Internationally for Medical CareEach year, millions of US residents travel...
Coping with Caregiving--Take Care of Yourself While Caring for Others
It can be a labor of love, and sometimes a job of necessity. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for someone with a serious health condition each year. These often-unsung heroes provide hours of...
Stop Smoking Early To Improve Cancer Survival
Lung cancer is responsible for one in five cancer deaths in the U.S., and smoking is largely to blame. Since the number of smokers has fallen in recent years, lung cancer rates have also dropped. Stil...
Reducing the Health Risks of Night Shifts
Night shift work increases the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. It disrupts the body’s circadian rhythms—the 24-hour internal “clock” that controls when you sleep and wake.Stud...
Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes--A Heart-Healthy Recipe from NHLBI
Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesNumber of Servings: 4This dish is easy to prepare, low in calories, and economical.IngredientsNonstick vegetable oil...
Talking With Your Doctor--Make the Most of Your Appointment
Patients and health care providers share a very personal relationship. Doctors need to know a lot about you, your family, and your lifestyle to give you the best medical care. And you need to speak up...
Today I am making small changes to build a healthy body
I choose to eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, and avoid contaminants that can harm my body. These three choices help me look good, feel good, and strengthen my immune system to deter diseases....
Medication Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone
By staying aware of medication safety guidelines, you can avoid complications and other issues. Did you know that simply storing your medications in the wrong spot at home can affect them? Use t...

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