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Sleep Health
… Getting enough quality sleep is critical for good health. An estimated 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get …
Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs
… Teens who misuse prescription drugs most often get them from friends and family. Keep your medicine out of teens’ hands. This interactive website shows you how to get rid of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs. …
Preventing Diabetes
… learned that there’s a low-cost, scientifically proven way to greatly reduce your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, the most common type? Would you give it a try? More than two decades … released its results. It found that people at high risk for diabetes were much less likely to get the disorder if they lost a little weight through healthy eating and physical activity. Their … another part to react a certain way.] … made by the pancreas called insulin helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy. If you have diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough …
Family Reunion Kidney Health Guide
… Visiting family this summer? Use the time to share key health information. Get tips for encouraging discussions about the importance of kidney health. Learn about the links between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. And get ideas for connecting with loved ones to inspire healthy behaviors. …
Sleep Health
… Sleep is essential to health and well-being, but many of us don’t get the sleep we need. Learn about the science of sleep, read tips for getting good sleep, and watch videos explaining common sleep disorders. You can also find out …
Healthy Moments Broadcasts: COVID-19
… Why should you consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Hear Dr. Anthony Fauci explain why getting vaccinated is key to ending the pandemic. Learn why it’s safe and important. These quick …
Staying Safe From Sepsis
… are damaged, your blood pressure can drop very low. Without normal blood flow, your body can’t get enough oxygen. Almost 1.7 million people in the U.S. develop sepsis every year. Even with … 270,000 of those. Many recover. But some have lifelong damage to the body and brain. “We can get many people over that first infection that caused the sepsis,” Hotchkiss explains. “But then … symptoms. Sepsis is a medical emergency. If you or your loved one has an infection that’s not getting better or is getting worse, get medical care immediately. Researchers are now looking for …
Working Out to Stay Sharp
… We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can include … of California, San Francisco. In preparing to withstand exercise, cells also seem to get better at withstanding the effects of aging. As we age, our … [qtip:cognitive|Related to the … difficulty with learning and memory. That’s because our brains undergo cellular changes as we get older. The protective barrier around the brain also changes, altering which substances can …
Personalized Exercise?
… Getting enough physical activity can make both your body and mind feel better. It can also help … in your blood to help prevent a heart attack. For that, a lot of high-intensity exercise to get your heart pounding may help the most, Kraus adds. His team has observed these effects across … men and women. But when you look at individuals within those groups, he says, not everyone gets the same benefit from the same workout. “We want to understand how your genetic background …
Step It Up!
… for long periods of time. Moving more and sitting less can have major health benefits. Getting regular physical activity is one of best things you can do for your health. Experts recommend adults get at least 150 minutes (two and a half hours) of moderate physical activity a week. That means …
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