There are many diseases, illnesses and injuries that can be prevented by vaccination, early detection or other measures. Look here for information on preventive measures you can take to help prevent disease or injury and maintain health.
Information about the increase in pressure ulcers being seen in the nations hospitals.
This study shows a connection between stress and a weakened immune system.
Living to 100 or more may be a matter of the lifestyle choices you make earlier in life. Learn about sucessful aging
Chocolate is full of antioxidents that can help protect the heart.
Report on a study of local TV newscasts and how they report on health issues.
Information about aging, health and life expectancy.
Top tips for staying healthy during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years with exercise, healthy eating and health information.
Keep your winter holidays healthy and happy with these tips from several of the About Health Guides.
Your home sweet home may not be the healthy environment you thought it was. This article has information about improvements you can make to improve your home and reduce health risks from mold, mildew, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and other health risks.
Are friends or family more important? This report on a study on aging and longevity points to close friendships being more critical in living a longer life.
Information about medical research on the beneficial effects of electric toothbrushes.
Information about a study that predicts life expectancy may decline as obesity increases.
A personal testimony of my battle to quit smoking.
Information on staying dust-free to help ease allergies.
Information about stems cells.
Due to a shortage of flu vaccine for the 2004-2005 flu season only those individuals in high risk categories should have the vaccine administered.
Feature that discusses a study that shows physicians are not discussing health improvement with their patients.
Tips to help keep the environment inside your home safe and healthy.
Summer or winter, the environment is hard on older skin. Learn how to keep your skin healthy and young looking.
Immunizations are not just for kids. Check out these reccomendations for adult immunizations.
To help prevent needless pain and suffering from medical errors, seniors can follow these tips for safe health care.
Read about the health benefits of this everyday pain reliever in the prevention of second heart attack and stroke.
Find out how you can save a life today.
Have you had your flu shot. Tips from your guide to help you stay healthy this flu season.
News from the CDC on the supply of flu vaccine as the flu season approaches.
Obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the US. Check out this review of the health risks of those extra prounds.
Important research on aging and preventing the disabilities of aging.
Dust and dust mites are the biggest cause of allergies and asthma. These tips can help you to free your home of dust and allergy problems.
Elevated blood cholesterol is a leading cause of heart disease. Learn how to keep it under control.
September is cholesterol education month. Learn ways of lowering cholesterol and improving your health.
A gallary of photos submitted by visitors to Senior Health. These photos highlight the measures seniors are taking to improve their health, through exercise, diet or other actions.
Everyone over the age of 50 should get a flu shot every year.
An article, from your guide, on the importance of a healthy diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Information about finding locations that provide flu shots to the public.
Make your annual checkup worthwhile by knowing what your doctor should be looking at.
A simple how-to on effective handwashing that can help prevent illness caused by bacteria and virus that may come in contact with your hands. Help yourself and others to stay safe and healthy.
