Healthy living
Everyday habits and preventive health, grounded in reliable sources.
There are many new responsibilities when you have a baby. One of them is to make sure that your baby gets regular checkups, which are also called well-baby exams. These exams are import…
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become …
What are vaccines?Vaccines are injections (shots), liquids, pills, or nasal sprays that you take to teach the immune system to recognize and defend against harmful germs. The germs coul…
Regular checkups with your health care provider are different from appointments for sickness or injury. These checkups include physical exams as well as preventive care. Preventative ca…
Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings in your doctor's…
Your newborn infant has screening tests before leaving the hospital. There may be different tests depending on the state where you live. They include: • Tests on a few drops of blood fr…
What is arthritis?If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Any disorder that affects the joints is often called arthritis. Jo…
We have heard it many times before -- regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you manage your weight. But if you are like many people, you are busy, you sit most of the day at…
What are the basics of exercise and physical fitness?Exercise is anything that gets your body moving. Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many …
Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise has many benefits for children. It can help them: • Feel less stres…
Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. There are four main types and each type is different. Doing them all will give you more benefits…
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many benefits. It can improve your overall health and fitness and reduce your risk for many chronic disease…