Staying healthy
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Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Find out how to stay on top of the vaccines recommended for adults.
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Posture: Align yourself for good health
Good posture helps prevent pain and injury, boosts confidence and mood. Improving your posture will take time and effort, but the benefits are worth it.
Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
Making progress towards your goals
Learn how to make progress toward your goals of learning new skills such as a new language or a musical instrument.
Joint pain
Pain in a joint can be a symptom of many illnesses. Most often it's caused by some type of arthritis.
Is antibacterial soap a do or a don't?
It's generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap.
How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids
Anyone using opioids is at risk of misusing these medicines. Don't ignore signs of harmful or illegal use. Taking action could save a loved one's life.
How to break the busy cycle
Take a step back and examine why you're so busy. Then embrace the value of doing nothing. Use these tips for learning how to press pause this week.
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