Working Out to Stay Sharper
Can Exercise Keep Your Brain Healthier? En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can include brisk walking, biking, playing tennis, or even pushing a lawnmower. Strength training exercises, like lifting […]
Protecting the Health of Children with ADHD
For Everyone OCTOBER 15, 2024 Protecting the Health of Children with ADHD WHAT TO KNOW The main symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can increase your child’s risk in certain situations. CDC offers information about reducing these risks. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to protect your child’s health. Overview Being healthy is […]
Reduce Your Risk from Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season
November 20, 2024, 12:30 PM EST For Everyone NOV. 20, 2024 WHAT TO KNOW Flu, COVID-19, and RSV illnesses are at low levels right now overall in the United States, but we expect them to increase in the coming weeks, as they usually do in fall and winter. Individuals, families, healthcare providers, and health departments […]
How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3!
For Everyone DECEMBER 1, 2023 How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3! KEY POINTS Give yourself the gift of better health this holiday season. Try these tips to add more movement to your day and healthy food to your plate. Stay active Even a few minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can deliver some health benefits […]
What Is Myocarditis
Email Print Español IN THIS ARTICLE What is Myocarditis? Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Myocarditis and COVID-19 What is Myocarditis? Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms You may not have any symptoms of myocarditis, or you may not notice any symptoms since they could be overshadowed by symptoms of the infection that caused the […]
About Heart Disease
For Everyone MAY 15, 2024 KEY POINTS The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. Know your risk for heart disease so you can prevent it. High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors. 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States are due to heart […]
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
For Everyone APRIL 29, 2024 ESPAÑOL Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely AT A GLANCE Raw turkey can contain foodborne germs. Store, thaw, handle and cook turkey, stuffing and leftovers properly to prevent food poisoning. Why it’s important Turkey and its juice can be contaminated with germs that can make you and your family sick. Raw […]
Shoulder Dislocations Overview
Rachel Abrams; Halleh Akbarnia. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: August 8, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity Shoulder dislocations represent 50 percent of all major joint dislocations, with anterior dislocation being most common. The shoulder is an unstable joint due to a shallow glenoid that only articulates with a small part of the humeral […]
About High Blood Pressure
For Everyone JANUARY 28, 2025 About High Blood Pressure KEY POINTS High blood pressure (hypertension) is consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms but can cause problems for your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep […]
Childhood asthma and exercise
Daniel Hughes ✉ Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMCID: PMC4235445 PMID: 25414580 Children with asthma, similar to most children, enjoy being physically active, participating in school physical education activities, sports, or even just after-school and weekend games. Some of these activities provoke respiratory symptoms in the asthmatic child, a complaint not infrequently heard […]