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Health Library

  • Liver Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Liver Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Your liver is the largest essential organ in your body. Yet you probably haven’t heard as much about liver cancer as other cancer types. That’s likely because liver cancer is less common in the U.S. than other parts of the world. However, the number of cases is on the rise.

  • Cleaning House: The Benefits of Decluttering

    Cleaning House: The Benefits of Decluttering

    Thanks to greater purchasing power, an abundance of mass-produced items, and a culture that promotes consumption, we have more things than ever before. While these items can be a source of joy, pride, and usefulness, they can also be a source of stress. This is particularly the case as you get older and realize how much you’ve accumulated over time.

  • Feeling Your Age? Your Diabetes Might Be, Too

    Feeling Your Age? Your Diabetes Might Be, Too

    If you have diabetes, age-related changes inside your body may affect how you respond to medicine in ways you didn’t expect. With some diabetes medicines, the dose you need might change. With others, you might experience side effects.

Wellness Center

Don’t Let Kidney Disease Sneak Up on You

Don’t Let Kidney Disease Sneak Up on You

Every day, your kidneys have a major job: to filter about 200 quarts of blood to make about 2 quarts of urine. What could go wrong?

Quizzes

Fire Prevention Quiz

True or false: What percentage of people have a fire escape plan for their home? Learn the answers to important fire prevention questions by taking this quiz.

Multimedia

Step-by-Step: Standing with a Walker (Non-Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps to standing with a walker, when you are not able to put weight on your leg or foot.

Symptom Checker