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Minding Your Metabolism
… linked to poor health, especially in older people. For tips about healthy eating after age 50, visit NIH’s What's on Your Plate? Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging . Exercise and moving are … for older adults. For tips to help you get started, make a plan, set goals, and more, visit go4life.nia.nih.gov . …
Sharing Reliable Health Information
… in Texas copies and shares articles with school staff and makes the newsletter available to visiting parents. And the staff of a hospital in Montana says they read the online version and … Ronde, a tribal organization that provides a range of services, including home health care visits and transportation to medical facilities. “We place the newsletter in our elders’ meal … in Health … is credited as the source (see http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/about for details). No matter where you gather and read health information, it’s a good idea to discuss what you’ve …
Update Your Doctor on Your Family’s Health
… other disorders. That’s why doctors usually ask about your family’s health the first time you visit. NIH-funded researchers across the country set out to learn how changes in family history …
What Are Your Health Risks?
… doctor about the most important health risks for you. Write down any questions before your visit, and speak up if you don’t understand something. See the one-page health risks guide, in …
What Can You Do About Headache Pain?
… You’re not alone. Nearly everybody has had a headache. It’s one of the major reasons people visit the doctor and miss work or school. Not all headaches are the same. They can differ in how …
Is Kratom Safe?
… U.S., kratom products are sold in stores—like herbal or smoke shops—and online. But there are no FDA-approved uses for kratom.* Many products sold as kratom have been found to contain harmful … such as seizures, high blood pressure, and liver problems. To learn more about kratom, visit nccih.nih.gov/health/kratom and nida.nih.gov/research-topics/kratom . *Editor’s note: This …
Stop Smoking Early To Improve Cancer Survival
… smokers had a 68% higher death rate than patients who had never smoked. Former smokers had a 26% higher death rate than the never-smokers. But the researchers also found that lung cancer … “This wide range gave us confidence in our results.” To learn more about quitting smoking, visit smokefree.gov . …
How Are Vaccines Tested?
… Fully vaccinated people can start doing some of the things they had to stop. This includes visiting friends and loved ones who are also fully vaccinated. You might still have questions …
Healthy Weight Control
… Not getting enough sleep may also increase your appetite or cravings for high-fat foods.” “No matter what your weight loss goal is,” says Brown, “it takes time. Be patient with the …
Dealing With Trauma
… brain. They will be following 5,000 trauma survivors for one year. “We’re enrolling people who visit trauma centers immediately after a trauma because evidence suggests that a lot of the … In times of crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit the emergency room. “PTSD is real. This is not a weakness in any way,” Tuma explains. …
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