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Load Up Your Cart with Fresh Veggies

Want to start shopping for a variety of veggies? Well, you’re in luck: You can enjoy fresh vegetables year-round because supermarkets offer fresh produce for every season. And when you buy vegetables in season, they are more likely to cost less and provide peak flavor.

Fall into Better Habits

Back-to-school sales are a sure sign: It’s time to unpack the jackets and start bugging your kids about their homework again. And if you slacked off on your wellness habits during cookout and pool party season, it’s time to fall back into a healthier routine.

Keep Nails in the Pink

Here’s how to reduce your risk for nail fungus.

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WELLNESS CENTER

Nutrition
Could your diet use a nutritional tune-up? A healthful diet has many benefits and it doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Add color to your plate with fresh fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains and low-fat dairy, and keep an eye on your portion size. Aim for balance, variety, flexibility and moderation.

Heart Disease
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

QUIZZES & RISK ASSESSMENTS

Addiction Quiz

Addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen to anyone of any age, social status, race, or income level. Find out more by taking this quiz.

Calorie Burn Rate Calculator

The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling.

Lung Cancer Risk Assessment

Lung cancer is a cancer that starts in the lungs. The major cause of lung cancer is smoking cigarettes. Learn about risk factors for lung cancer by taking this short assessment.

MULTIMEDIA

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your doctor see directly inside your entire colon using a flexible tube. It can detect intestinal problems such as bleeding or early signs of colorectal cancer. In this video, you'll learn what you might experience during a colonoscopy and what to expect given your particular results.

Podcast: Good Skin Care Essential if You Have Diabetes

As your body's largest organ, your skin is a master multitasker. It keeps fluids in, preventing dehydration. It regulates body temperature. It senses external stimuli, such as pain. It produces vitamin D from sunlight.

TESTS & PROCEDURES

Tests & Procedures

Information on more than 370 topics, featuring illustrations designed to clarify complex anatomy and procedures.