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Maintain Your Muscle
… introduced to the types of exercises you could do,” she explains. There are also many low- or no-cost classes available. Look for them at local gyms, recreation centers, senior centers, and …
Palliative Care For Serious Illness
… benefits of palliative care and resources on how to manage the symptoms of a serious illness. Visit MedlinePlus: Palliative Care Texts to learn how to sign up. The service is free, but …
Staying in the Hospital?
… Having a health problem can be scary. Add in a visit to the hospital, and it can become overwhelming. But there are things you can do to make … notes instead. Record information about tests, medications, and the providers that come to visit. Having this record can help prevent mistakes by allowing you to double-check information. …
Drug Allergies
… their chart end up staying in the hospital longer,” Khan says. “They require more outpatient visits, more emergency room visits, and there’s even a higher rate of death in those patients.” Some alternatives to …
Detecting Colorectal Cancer
… type of screening would be best for you. For more information on colorectal cancer screening, visit www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/screening-fact-sheet . …
How to Find a Cancer Doctor
… Care Services … webpage provides a list of several online directories to cancer specialists. Visit www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/managing-care/services to find this and other cancer resources. …
Learn About Obesity and Cancer Risk
… mechanisms might link obesity and cancer. You can learn more about obesity and cancer by visiting cancer.gov/obesity-fact-sheet . …
Grinding Your Teeth?
… sleep. They can also suggest how to protect your teeth and break the habit of tooth grinding. Visit your dentist regularly. They can check for signs of bruxism, such as tooth wear and jaw …
NIH Teen Video Contest
… will receive $2,000 in cash and a free trip to the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH visit will be a day of science, networking, and fun! The deadline for video submission is April …
Are You Overdue for a Cervical Cancer Screening?
… signs or symptoms. But it can be detected early with regular screenings. Screenings require a visit to your health care provider. They will collect cells from your cervix with a brush and …
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