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  • Stay Cool During Menopause’s Hottest Moments

    Stay Cool During Menopause’s Hottest Moments

    When it comes to hot flashes and night sweats, you want relief—and you want it now. Hormone therapy is one solution, but it can raise your risk for heart attack, stroke, and other serious health issues.

  • Don't Be Sidelined by Pickleball Injuries

    Don't Be Sidelined by Pickleball Injuries

    Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It’s a fun, social way for people of all ages to be active. But the recent boom in popularity has brought a rise in pickleball-related injuries. Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying yourself on the pickleball court.

  • Fad Diets: Lower Weight, Higher Heart Risk?

    Fad Diets: Lower Weight, Higher Heart Risk?

    Research shows that some diet trends may increase your risk for heart problems like cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently identified some of the heart-riskiest dietary patterns. These included the following:

Wellness Center

Take 3 Steps Toward Healthy Eating

Take 3 Steps Toward Healthy Eating

We know we should eat more of what’s good for us and less of what’s not. But most Americans get too many calories and not enough nutrition in their daily diet, health experts claim. Here’s a simple three-step plan to help.

Quizzes

Cataracts Quiz

Cataracts are a common eye problem among older adults.

Multimedia

Diverticulitis

Diverticuli are herniations in the muscular layer of the colon that make small, saclike swellings. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticuli become inflamed and infected. This video looks at the possible causes of this condition, typical symptoms, and available treatments.

Symptom Checker