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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. To ... Read MoreGet Enough Folic Acid
It's important for a woman who can get pregnant or is planning to get pregnant to take a daily supplement with 400 to 800 micrograms (mcg) of folic ac ... Read MoreLower Your Risk of Falling
More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, meaning falls are common. But you can make small changes to help prevent falls. Falling can lead to ... Read MoreGet Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), that you can get during vaginal, ... Read MoreMake the Most of Your Baby’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 0 to 11 Months)
Babies need to see the doctor or nurse for a “well-baby visit” 6 times before their first birthday.A well-baby visit (also called a checkup) is when y ... Read MoreMake the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 1 to 4 Years)
Young children need to see the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” 7 times between ages 1 and 4 years.A well-child visit (also called a chec ... Read MoreGet Screened for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer during her lifetime.& ... Read MoreMake the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 5 to 10 Years)
Children ages 5 to 10 years need to see the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year.A well-child visit (also called a checkup) is when yo ... Read MoreMake the Most of Your Child’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 11 to 14 Years)
Kids ages 11 to 14 years need to see the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year.A well-child visit (also called a checkup) is when you t ... Read MoreMake the Most of Your Teen’s Visit to the Doctor (Ages 15 to 17 Years)
Teens ages 15 to 17 years need to go to the doctor or nurse for a “well-child visit” once a year.A well-child visit is when you take your teen to the ... Read MoreTake Care of Your Child's Teeth
It's important to keep your child’s first teeth — or baby teeth — healthy. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth. Taking care of your child’s tee ... Read MoreGet Screened
Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are any signs or symptoms. Screenings help find ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
If you're a man age 65 to 75 years and have ever smoked, ask your doctor about getting screened (tested) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Currentl ... Read MoreGet Your Blood Pressure Checked
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. High blood pressure raises your risk for serious health problems, including s ... Read MoreGet a Bone Density Test
A bone density test measures how strong your bones are. The test will tell you if you have osteoporosis (weak bones), and it can help you understand y ... Read MoreGet Screened for Cervical Cancer
Getting screened (tested) for cervical cancer means getting tested for a disease before you have any symptoms. Screening tests for cervical cancer inc ... Read MoreGet Your Cholesterol Checked
It's important to get your cholesterol checked regularly. Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause a heart attack or a stroke.The good news i ... Read MoreGet Screened for Colorectal Cancer
If you're between ages 45 and 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. Screening tests can help prevent colorectal cancer ... Read MoreGet Your Teen Screened for Depression
If your child is between ages 12 and 18 years, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for depression — even if you don’t see signs of a problem.Why ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Depression
If you’ve been feeling sad or down and can’t seem to shake it, talk with a doctor or nurse about depression.What is depression? Depression is an ... Read MoreGet Your Child’s Vision Checked
It’s important for your child to have their vision checked at least once between ages 3 and 5 years, even if they don’t show signs of eye problems. Th ... Read MoreGet Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Age 50 Years or Older)
Older adults need to get vaccines (shots) to prevent serious diseases. Protect your health by getting all your vaccines on schedule. If you're ag ... Read MoreGet Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)
Adults need to get vaccines (shots) just like kids do. Make sure you're up to date on your vaccines to help protect your health.Get a flu vaccine ever ... Read MoreGet Your Child the HPV Vaccine
All pre-teens need 2 doses of the HPV vaccine (shot) when they are age 11 or 12.What is HPV?HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that ... Read MoreGet Your Child’s Vaccines on Schedule
Vaccines (also called shots or immunizations) help protect children from serious diseases. Getting your child vaccinated also protects other people in ... Read MoreTalk with a Doctor if Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family
If your family has a history of breast or ovarian cancer, talk with your doctor or nurse about it. You may be at higher risk of developing these and o ... Read MoreGet Your Pre‑teen’s Vaccines on Schedule
Doctors recommend that all pre-teens ages 11 and 12 years get important vaccines (also called shots or immunizations) to protect against serious disea ... Read MoreProtect Yourself from Seasonal Flu
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Seasonal flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others fro ... Read MoreTake Charge of Your Health Care
Did you know that when you play an active role in your health care, you can improve the quality of the care that you and your family get? He ... Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
If you’re age 45 to 75 years, you should get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you’re age 76 to 85 years, ask your doctor if you n ... Read MoreGet Enough Calcium
Calcium is important at every age, but many people don’t get enough. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones when you’re young and to keep your ... Read MoreProtect Your Health as You Grow Older
You can take steps to stay healthy and active as you get older. It’s important to:Keep your body and mind activeChoose healthy foodsTake steps to prev ... Read MoreTake Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer
Most skin cancers are caused by contact with ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other sources of UV radiation, like tanning beds.Limiting your con ... Read MoreGet Enough Sleep
It's important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy.How much sleep do I need?Most adults need 7 or more hours of sleep eac ... Read MoreGet Support If You're a Caregiver
When you're taking care of a loved one, it’s important to care for yourself, too. The emotional and physical stress of being a caregiver can cause hea ... Read MoreTalk to Your Kids About Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs
Talk to your child about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Knowing the facts will help your child make healthy choices.What do I need to say ... Read MoreTake Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes also increases the risk of serious health problems like:Heart diseaseStrokeBlindne ... Read MoreWatch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence
It can be hard to know if your relationship is becoming unhealthy or unsafe. But there are things you can do to spot the warning signs of relationship ... Read MoreChoose the Right Birth Control
Birth control (also called contraception) can help you prevent pregnancy when you don’t want to have a baby. Condoms are a type of birth control that ... Read MoreEat Healthy
Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of ca ... Read MoreGet Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
If you were assigned female at birth, getting a well-woman visit every year is an important way to help you stay healthy. These appointments are calle ... Read MoreMen: Take Charge of Your Health
Compared to women, men are more likely to:SmokeDrink too much alcoholMake unhealthy or risky choicesPut off regular checkups and medical careThe good ... Read MoreTalk to Your Kids About Sex and Healthy Relationships
Talking honestly and openly with your kids about sex and relationships is important — and it's never too early to start. Your support can help them ma ... Read MorePrevent Back Pain
One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Try these tips to help protect your back and prevent back pain:Do muscl ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease
For some people, taking low-dose aspirin regularly can lower the risk of heart disease. But taking aspirin so often has health risks, too. Ask your do ... Read MorePrevent Infections When You Get Medical Care
You can help protect yourself from infections when you get medical care. This is especially important when you have a medical procedure, like surgery ... Read MoreUse Medicines Safely
When you’re sick, medicines can help you feel better and get well. But if you don’t follow the directions, medicines can harm you.Any medicine can hav ... Read MoreGet Active
Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health! Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving.Aim for at least 150 minutes of mode ... Read MoreHave a Healthy Pregnancy
Health care during pregnancy is called prenatal care. Getting prenatal care can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthier baby. It also lowers ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Newborn Screening
Talk about newborn screening with your doctor or midwife before your baby is born. Newborn screening includes tests that check for certain diseases an ... Read MoreBreastfeed Your Baby
Breastfeeding (also known as nursing) is very healthy for you and your baby. Breast milk or formula is the only food or liquid your baby needs for abo ... Read MoreAim for a Healthy Weight
Being at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Ea ... Read MoreDrink Alcohol Only in Moderation
It’s a good idea to be mindful about how much and how often you drink because alcohol can have negative effects on your health. If you don’t drink alc ... Read MoreManage Stress
Stress is the body’s physical and emotional response to challenges. Not all stress is bad. But too much stress, or feeling stressed for a long ti ... Read MoreLower Your Risk of Stroke
You can help lower your risk of stroke by making healthy changes.These are the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of stroke:Keep you ... Read MoreTalk with Your Teen About Preventing STIs
Talk with your teen about how to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) — even if you don't think your teen is sexually active.STIs are also c ... Read MoreGet Tested for HIV
HIV is the virus that can cause AIDS if it isn’t treated. If you have HIV, getting treatment early can help you live a long, healthy life.The only way ... Read MoreProtect Yourself from Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that spreads through infected blood or body fluids. For example, a person can get hepatitis B through sex, by injecting drugs, ... Read MoreHelp Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight
Help your child — and your whole family — eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last a lifetime.What ca ... Read MoreGet Your Medicare Wellness Visit Every Year
If you have Medicare, be sure to schedule a yearly wellness visit with your doctor or nurse. A yearly wellness visit is a great way to help you stay h ... Read MoreGestational Diabetes Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people develop during pregnancy. When you have diabetes, there's too much glucose (sugar) in your ... Read MoreHepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Everyone age 18 years and older should get tested for hepatitis C at least once in their life. Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the he ... Read MoreEat Healthy While Breastfeeding: Quick Tips
Breastfeeding has many benefits for moms and babies. For example, breastfeeding can: Help protect your baby from infections and illnesses, like ... Read MoreEat Healthy During Pregnancy: Quick Tips
When you're pregnant, you need more of certain nutrients — like protein, iron, folic acid, iodine, and choline. It’s also important to get enough calc ... Read MoreGenetic Testing to Learn About Your Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Questions for the Doctor
If your family has a history of breast or ovarian cancer, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your doctor. That’s because mutations (changes) in ... Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening: Conversation Starters
Everyone ages 45 to 75 years needs to get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you're worried about a family member or friend who has ... Read MoreQuitting Smoking: Conversation Starters
Most people who smoke want to quit. Support from a family member or friend can make all the difference. Use these tips to start a conversation about q ... Read MoreChoosing a Doctor: Quick Tips
A primary care doctor is usually the doctor people see most often — and many people see the same primary care doctor for many years. Primary care doct ... Read MoreProstate Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. It’s more common in older men than younger men.Depending on your age and ... Read MoreOral Health for Older Adults: Quick Tips
Taking care of your teeth and gums as you get older can prevent problems like toothaches, tooth decay (cavities), and tooth loss. A healthy mouth also ... Read MoreLung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (about 9 in 10) smoke or have ... Read MoreMammograms: Questions for the Doctor
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other par ... Read MoreMedicines to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: Questions for the Doctor
Cholesterol and other fats in the blood can block blood vessels in the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. Statins are medicines that lo ... Read MorePreventing Osteoporosis: Questions for the Doctor
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it’s most common in older women. ... Read MoreHealthy Eating: Conversation Starters
Sometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say ... Read MoreHelp a Loved One Get More Active: Quick Tips
Lots of people have trouble getting enough physical activity. If someone you care about is having a hard time getting active, you can help. Here are s ... Read MoreLosing Weight: Conversation Starters
Talking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Use these tips to start the conversation. Start by saying, “I care about you. ... Read MoreLower-Sodium Foods: Shopping List
Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. This can lead to health problems like high blood pressure. To lower the amount of sodium in yo ... Read MorePreventing Preeclampsia: Questions for the Doctor
If you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, ask your doctor or midwife about your risk for preeclampsia — also called toxemia. Preeclampsia is a h ... Read MorePreventing Type 2 Diabetes: Questions for the Doctor
Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States. It’s a chronic (long-term) health condition that affects how your body turns food into ener ... Read MoreDepression: Conversation Starters
Depression can be hard to talk about. But if a friend or loved one shows signs of having depression, having a conversation about getting help can make ... Read MoreHeart Health: Conversation Starters
It can be hard to talk to a family member or friend about making heart-healthy changes, but it’s important. In fact, heart disease is the leading caus ... Read MoreAlcohol Use: Conversation Starters
It takes courage to talk to a family member or friend about their alcohol use. These tips can help you start the conversation. Be prepared.Get re ... Read MoreCalcium: Shopping List
Many Americans don't get enough calcium. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones and help prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). One good way to g ... Read MoreHealthy Snacks: Quick Tips for Parents
There are plenty of healthy snack options that give your children important nutrients and help satisfy hunger between meals. Try these healthy snac ... Read MoreTesting for Latent Tuberculosis: Questions for the Doctor
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious health condition that usually affects the lungs. When someone is sick with TB, it’s called active TB or TB disease ... Read MoreQuit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. You'll f ... Read MoreTesting for Syphilis: Questions for the Doctor
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral s ... Read MoreHIV Testing: Questions for the Doctor
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have HIV (also called being HIV-positive), early treatment can help you live a long, healthy life.The only w ... Read MoreSTI Testing: Conversation Starters
It might be hard to talk to a partner about getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs ... Read MoreLosing Weight: Questions for the Doctor
Losing weight can be challenging. Talk to your doctor or nurse about how to lose weight in a way that’s right for you. What do I ask the doctor? ... Read MoreStay Active as You Get Older: Quick Tips
Physical activity is especially important as you get older. Staying active can help:Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and som ... Read MoreStay Active During Pregnancy: Quick Tips
Physical activity is important for everyone, including women who are pregnant. Staying active during pregnancy can help you feel better right away — a ... Read MoreStay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health, including people with disabilities. Getting active can help you:Strengthen your heartBui ... Read MorePreventing Falls: Conversation Starters
There are many ways to support the health and safety of an older family member or friend. Use these tips to talk to your loved one about preventing fa ... Read MoreSupport a Loved One at the Doctor: Quick Tips
When someone is visiting the doctor, it may help to have a loved one there to listen and ask questions. This is especially true for people managing a ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse and Substance Use Disorder
If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help.What is drug misuse?Drug misuse includes:Using illegal drugs, like heroin ... Read MoreDrug Misuse and Substance Use Disorder: Conversation Starters
Drug misuse is when a person uses drugs to get high or uses them differently than you’re supposed to. This includes illegal drugs (like heroin or coca ... Read MoreGet Your Child Screened for Anxiety
If your child is between ages 8 and 18 years, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for anxiety — even if you don’t see signs of a problem.Why do I ... Read MoreAnxiety: Conversation Starters
Anxiety — an overwhelming feeling of fear, dread, and worry — can make it hard for people to do everyday activities. Letting a friend or loved one wit ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Anxiety
It’s normal to feel worried or afraid sometimes. But if worry or fear is making it hard for you to do your usual activities, talk with your doctor abo ... Read MoreFind and Access Preventive Services
Preventive services include health care like screening tests, checkups, and vaccines. Unlike the care you get when you’re sick or managing a long-term ... Read MoreInformation Provided By health.gov
