To Heal a Wound
Helping the Skin Fix Itself En españolSend us your comments(link sends e-mail) You’ve likely had countless cuts and scrapes in your life. Normally, when you get a small skin wound, your body can repair it quickly. But sometimes, the repair process doesn’t work properly. If this happens, even a tiny tear in the skin can […]
Clearing the Air – All About Airborne Viruses
En españolSend us your comments(link sends e-mail) Nobody likes being sick with a virus. It can feel even worse if you get your loved ones sick, too. But you can keep your family healthier by learning ways to prevent viruses from spreading. Some viruses, like other germs, can live on surfaces. You become infected when […]
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention
Español A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the […]
Healthy Holiday Foods and Fun
Make Smart Choices as You Celebrate the Season En españolSend us your comments(link sends e-mail) Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation […]
The Power of Pets
Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions En españolSend us your comments(link sends e-mail) 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 children with their emotional and social skills. […]
Sports Injuries
Overview of Sports Injuries The term “sports injury” refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise, but they are not limited to athletes. Factory workers get tennis elbow, painters get shoulder injuries, and gardeners develop tendinitis, even though they may not participate in sports. Ultimately, however, “sports injuries” refers to […]
Seasonal Allergies at a Glance
If you have an allergy, your immune system reacts to something that doesn’t bother most other people. People with seasonal allergies (also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis) react to pollen from plants. Symptoms may include sneezing, coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itching in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat. This page discusses […]
Flu and Older Adults
Español On this page: How serious is the flu? How does the flu spread? Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19? How can you prevent the flu? What can I do if I get the flu? Each year, millions of people suffer from seasonal influenza, which is often called the flu. Flu is a […]
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: When to Go Where
Urgent care and emergency rooms both provide medical care for non-life-threatening conditions, but there are some key differences between the two. Urgent care is typically less expensive and has shorter wait times than the ER, but it may not be able to treat all conditions. The ER is the best place to go for life-threatening […]