Summary We have all heard it many times before – regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you lose weight. But if you are like many Americans, you are busy, you have a sedentary job, and you haven’t yet changed your exercise habits. The good news is that it’s never too late…
Read MoreObesity and Overweight Overweight and obesity mean that a person is in a weight range, given his or her height, that can cause health problems. Obesity causes even greater health risks than being overweight. The NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH Institutes working to understand overweight and obesity. The NICHD supports and…
Read MoreDiabetes Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s levels of blood sugar and the hormone insulin are out of balance. It is one of the most common diseases in the United States, and its numbers are constantly rising. Common Name Diabetes Medical or Scientific Names Diabetes mellitus (pronounced mell-EH-tiss) Gestational diabetes mellitus Diabetes: Condition Information…
Read MoreFLU / COVID-19 VACCINES It is important and highly recommended by the CDC that you get the flu shot for this season. This is because it is likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with flu and patients with…
Read MoreCOVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms…
Read MoreWhat is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness that can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high…
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