Reducing Your Risk Many factors can influence your breast cancer risk. You can’t change some, such as getting older or your family history, but you can help lower your risk by taking care of your in the following ways: Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly (at...
Older Adults and Medication Use As we age, our bodies change. Medicines may affect you differently as you get older because your body processes them differently. You may take more medicines now than when you were younger. Even medicine that you’ve taken before or have...
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Teeth and Gums? If you have diabetes, make sure you take care of your mouth. People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease can damage the gum and bone that hold your teeth...
Keep Your Baby’s Skin Healthy and Comfortable Diaper rash is a common form of inflamed skin (dermatitis) that appears as a patchwork of bright red skin on your baby’s bottom. It is often related to wet or infrequently changed diapers, skin sensitivity and chafing. (It...
Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! This is a quick and flavorful pasta salad with asparagus, tomatoes and Italian dressing. Perfect for a potluck or light dinner. It’s tangy and light with a touch of sweetness. Serves 8 as a side salad, but be careful –...
You Can Lower Your Risk There are a number of things you can do to help reduce your risk for lung disease: Stop smoking. If you smoke, the most important thing you can do is stop. Talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. All kinds of smoking (cigarettes,...
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