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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. ... Read MoreGet Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), that you can get during vaginal, ... Read MoreGet Tested for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer during her ... Read MoreTalk to Your Doctor About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
If you're a man age 65 to 75 and have ever smoked, ask your doctor about getting screened (tested) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). What is AAA ... Read MoreGet Your Blood Pressure Checked
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems, includin ... Read MoreGet Screened for Cervical Cancer
Getting screened (tested) for cervical cancer means getting tested before you have any symptoms. Screening tests for cervical cancer include: Pa ... Read MoreGet Your Cholesterol Checked
It's important to get your cholesterol checked regularly. Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause a heart attack or a stroke. The good ne ... Read MoreGet Screened for Colorectal Cancer
If you're between ages 45 to 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. Screening tests can help prevent colorectal cancer ... Read MoreGet Your Child the HPV Vaccine
All pre-teens need 2 shots of the HPV vaccine when they are age 11 or 12. What is HPV? HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection tha ... Read MoreTalk with a Doctor if Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family
If your family has a history of breast or ovarian cancer, talk with your doctor or nurse about it. You may be at higher risk of developing these and o ... Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
If you’re age 45 to 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you’re age 76 to 85 years, ask your doctor if you need to cont ... Read MoreTake Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun and other sources of ultraviolet (UV) rays. To protect yourself from skin ... Read MoreTalk to Your Kids About Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs
Talk to your child about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Knowing the facts will help your child make healthy choices. What do I need to ... Read MoreEat Healthy
Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of ca ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Disease
Taking low-dose aspirin (or “baby aspirin”) regularly can lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer. For most people, aspirin is ... Read MoreGet Active
Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health! Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving.Aim for at least 150 minutes of mode ... Read MoreAim for a Healthy Weight
Being at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. ... Read MoreDrink Alcohol Only in Moderation
If you don’t drink alcohol, there’s no reason to start. If you choose to drink, having only a moderate (limited) amount can lower your risk for health ... Read MoreEat Less Sodium: Quick Tips
Nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium (salt) than they need. Eating too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which may raise your risk of h ... Read MoreManage Stress
Not all stress is bad. But long-term stress can lead to health problems. Preventing and managing long-term stress can lower your ris ... Read MoreReduce Your Risk of Stroke
You can help reduce your risk of stroke by making healthy changes. These are the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of stroke: ... Read MoreTalk with Your Teen About Preventing STIs
Talk with your teen about how to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) — even if you don't think your teen is sexually active.STIs are also c ... Read MoreGet Tested for HIV
HIV is the virus that can cause AIDS if it isn’t treated. If you have HIV, getting treatment early can help you live a long, healthy life.The only way ... Read MoreProtect Yourself from Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that spreads from person to person through blood, semen (cum), and fluids from the vagina. A mother with hepatitis B can also p ... Read MoreHelp Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight
Help your child — and your whole family — eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last a lifetime. Wha ... Read MoreGestational Diabetes Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people develop during pregnancy. When you have diabetes, there's too much glucose (sugar) in your ... Read MoreGenetic Testing to Learn About Your Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Questions for the Doctor
If your family has a history of breast or ovarian cancer, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your doctor. That’s because mutations (changes) ... Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening: Conversation Starters
Everyone ages 45 to 75 years needs to get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you're worried about a family member or friend who has ... Read MoreQuitting Smoking: Conversation Starters
Most people who smoke want to quit. Support from a family member or friend can make all the difference. Use these tips to start a conversation about q ... Read MoreProstate Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. It’s more common in older men than younger men. Depending on your age ... Read MoreLung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 9 in 10) get it fr ... Read MoreMammograms: Questions for the Doctor
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other par ... Read MoreMedicines to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: Questions for the Doctor
Statins are medicines that reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by helping to lower the amount of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. Ex ... Read MoreHealthy Eating: Conversation Starters
Sometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say ... Read MoreHelp a Loved One Get More Active: Quick Tips
Lots of people have trouble getting enough physical activity. If someone you care about is having a hard time getting active, you can help. Here are s ... Read MoreLosing Weight: Conversation Starters
Talking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Use these tips to start the conversation. Start by saying, “I care about you. ... Read MoreLower-Sodium Foods: Shopping List
Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. This can lead to health problems like high blood pressure. To lower the amount of sodium in yo ... Read MorePreventing Type 2 Diabetes: Questions for the Doctor
Diabetes is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States. Having diabetes means the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood are too high. ... Read MoreHeart-Healthy Foods: Shopping List
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating: Eat less saturated fat. Cut back on fatty meats a ... Read MoreHeart Health: Conversation Starters
It can be hard to talk to a family member or friend about making heart-healthy changes, but it’s important. In fact, heart disease is the leading caus ... Read MoreAlcohol Use: Conversation Starters
It takes courage to talk to a family member or friend about their alcohol use. These tips can help you start the conversation. Be prepared.Get re ... Read MoreQuit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. You ... Read MoreHIV Testing: Questions for the Doctor
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have HIV (also called being HIV-positive), early treatment can help you live a long, healthy life.The only w ... Read MoreSTI Testing: Conversation Starters
It might be hard to talk to a partner about getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs ... Read MoreLosing Weight: Questions for the Doctor
Losing weight can be challenging. Talk to your doctor or nurse about how to lose weight in a way that’s right for you. What do I ask the doctor? ... Read MoreStay Active as You Get Older: Quick Tips
Physical activity is especially important as you get older. Staying active can help:Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and som ... Read MoreStay Active During Pregnancy: Quick Tips
Physical activity is important for everyone, including people who are pregnant. Staying active during pregnancy can help you feel better right away — ... Read MoreStay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health, including people with disabilities. Getting active can help you:Strengthen your heartBui ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse
If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help.What is drug misuse?Drug misuse includes:Using illegal drugs, like heroin ... Read MoreDrug Misuse: Conversation Starters
It can be hard to talk to someone you love about a drug problem. But having a conversation about getting help can make a big difference. Use these tip ... Read MoreInformation Provided By health.gov
