• Keep Party Drinking Under Control

    'Tis the season for holiday parties. Just be sure to monitor your alcohol consumption at these events. Drinking too much clouds your judgment and can lead to actions that put your health in danger.

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  • Help Your Back Work for You

    Even though you can't turn back time when you suffer a back injury, you can recover from most of them. You can also learn how to protect your back so you'll keep moving and stay comfortable in the future.

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  • A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

    Polycarbonate plastic can be found in everything from baby bottles to eyeglass lenses. But research has raised concerns over the health effects of a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate—bisphenol A, or BPA. Here's what you need to know.

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COVID-19 Resource Center

Information about COVID-19 continues to evolve. Learn how you can keep you and your family safe as this infectious disease continues to circulate. You'll find details about symptoms, treatment, and prevention, including vaccines.

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WELLNESS CENTER
Mental Health

Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Asthma

Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.

Older Adults

Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

    INTERACTIVE TOOLS
    Dialysis Quiz

    The kidney's main job is to get rid of excess fluid and waste material in your blood. A person with kidney failure needs dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive. Learn more about dialysis by taking this quiz.

    Adult BMI Calculator

    Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

    Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment

    The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

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      For Kids: How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler with a Spacer and a Mask

      A metered-dose inhaler sends medicine to the airways in your lungs. You must use the inhaler the right way for it to work. This video shows you how to use one with a spacer and a mask.