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Getting sick slows you down and prevents you from enjoying the festivities. These tips can help you avoid it.

Before you pack your bags, read these tips so you're more likely to stay healthy during your travels.

A good night’s sleep can set the tone for the day. These factors play a role.

All exercise is good if you have diabetes, but here's when it may help the most.

If you are a current or former smoker, here's how to protect yourself from lung cancer.

Those with dense breast tissue are at higher risk of developing breast cancer and other breast-related issues.

More than just the number on the scale will change when you lose weight.

Wondering what inflammation-fighting foods to add to your diet? Try these 10 powerhouses.

Here's how to recognize common fall hazards so you can do something to lower your risk.

If you're a man, here are three conditions that may affect your prostate as you age.

Heat-related illnesses can be very serious, so it's important to recognize if they are happening.

Don’t let a sport injury keep you off the field this season. Here’s how to be safe before, during and after an activity. 

If you are lonely, following these 5 tips can help you feel more connected to others.

Whether from the sun, the grill or a sparkler, summer is burn season. Learn how to tell the painful inconvenience from the true emergency.

Save money and calories with these 10 tips for creating salads that taste like a chef made them.

Is your back hurting? This may be why.

Just a week after his cardiac arrest on the baseball field, he is feeling blessed to be alive.

Are you or a loved one trembling, shuffling or stooping? These may be signs of a serious disease.

It's a broad term for a lot of experiences. Learn how to tell if yours are serious.

This chronic disease affects more people than you may realize. Could you be one of them?

Joint replacement surgery sounds so invasive, but what does it really entail? Here's the breakdown.

Stress and anxiety could be negatively affecting your heart health AND heart disease can cause stress and anxiety. Here’s how to break the cycle.

Here's how to lower your risk for many types of cancer.

The time to build healthy habits is here. Don’t think too hard, we’ve come up with a list of resolutions worth keeping.

It can be hard to tell if you have thyroid issues. Here are the signs to look out for.

During the holiday season when families gather, the risk of spread is high. It’s important to be aware of common RSV symptoms, treatments and preventative actions.

You may be surprised by how delicious cookies can taste even with these healthy substitutions.

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list. Identify when stress is affecting you and how you can manage it.
 

Drinking alcohol isn't the only thing that should stop you from getting behind the wheel.

It’s more common than you might expect. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

Follow these tips to prevent a potentially serious lung infection.

Getting a flu shot makes it less likely you'll get sick and has been shown to reduce the severity of illness if you do catch the virus.

Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and can lead to a decline in physical, mental and social functioning.

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often progresses with few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

Here are some signs that someone you know may be battling addiction—and what to do to help.

These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.

Diabetes may affect your eyes, but regular screenings help keep them healthier.

Our lives literally depend on water. But does it matter if it's from the tap or a bottle, sparkling or vitamin-infused?

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month! Regular check-ups and screenings can help men stay healthy by indicating preventive health needs and catching issues before they become more serious.

Hate going to the doctor? What you hear while there may be life-saving.

COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on mental health. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, here are ways to identify issues and get help.

You may be surprised to find out 1 in 5 American adults are affected.

Whether your allergy symptoms are frustrating or debilitating, there are steps you can take to enjoy rather than dread spring.

Learn when to visit the emergency room versus urgent care.

Help kids combat stress and depression with these tips to get them exercising more.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

If you have these symptoms after you've had COVID-19, you may be a long-hauler.

What to know about this sometimes silent condition.

You've likely heard this acronym before, but do you know how HPV may affect you?

Here's what we know about the new variant and what you can do now.

Winter blahs and holiday stress have you down? Read more for helpful strategies to lighten your mood.

These tips will keep your weight in check after you stop smoking.

Need some inspiration for a well-rounded workout at home? Here it is.

Keep stress in check whether you're the host or a guest with these effective stress-busting tips.

Here are some of the reasons why more people get sick at this time of year.

Learn about symptoms, screenings and prevention to lower your risk of this common cancer.

If you're feeling under the weather, here's how to determine what may be to blame.

As if you needed another good reason to move more, here's one worth smiling about.

This common heart arrhythmia can lead to serious complications, including stroke.

New research shows that young adults who use marijuana may be more likely to consider suicide.

Vaccinations protect you from serious diseases – and here's why you need them.

Get tips that give your lunch staying power so you don't suffer an afternoon slump.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Have you had your screening colonoscopy?

A clinical trial using plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may show promise in helping to improve those hospitalized with the condition.

Certain procedures at Manatee Memorial can be performed robotically through small incisions, supporting quicker recoveries and other benefits.

When he found out a fellow veteran had succumbed to the virus, nurse Marc Kagan sent him off with a military honor — a heartfelt salute.