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6 strategies to slow bone loss and prevent osteoporosis

Make these simple changes to keep your bones healthy
Fuel your heart: simple MyPlate portions for healthier meals

This USDA-approved system makes it easy to get the nutrients you need.
Recipe: Caramelized baked bananas

Healthier spin on bananas Foster.
Recipe: Shrimp skewers

Grill or grill pan dinner option.
Mediterranean diet offers meal plans for more energy and a clearer mind

Embrace colorful plates that burst with flavor and health.
Over 65 and achy? See how joint surgery could make you feel like new

Surgeon outlines improvements that help people get back quicker to what they enjoy.
Have high cholesterol? Here's a practical approach to managing it.

More than 86 million Americans have this risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Flowers can play a role in good health

Consider these botanicals for a better mood
Sciatica: A literal pain in the rear end

Signs of sciatica include sharp pain in the legs, back and glutes.
See why these 3 myths about stroke are important

Knowing the facts can help you spot stroke warning signs and act quickly.
Breathe easier with these simple lung exercises

These techniques can lower stress and help with other health conditions, too.
Recipe: Fruit and beet smoothie

Sweet fruit helps cut through the earthy flavor of the beets.
Recipe: Roasted cauliflower and black bean tacos

Take taco Tuesday to the next level.
Money worries? Consider these tips to calm financial stress.

Finding ways to manage resources can also help your health.
Ice pack, sauna or warm bath?

How to soothe muscles using heat or cold therapy.
How to choose a vitamin D supplement that's right for you

Vitamin D may boost your mood and support bone health.
7 ways you can support your local food bank

Food insecurity affects millions of people. Here's how you can help.
Thinking like a kid: How child life specialists ease the way for families dealing with illnesses

Learn more about this support option.
Recipe: Apple cinnamon turnovers

Homemade apple dessert that’s delicious year-round.
Pregnancy is riskier than ever in America — here’s how to make it safer

Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) in April raises awareness of the risks for expectant parents.
Treat your emotional health as you would your physical health

Here's how to start managing your emotional well-being.
Would you be ready to decide someone’s healthcare?

By default, you could be the one to make healthcare decisions for a loved one. Do you know what they’d want?
How to help a loved one recover from the lingering effects of a head injury

Brain injury happens to more than 2.8 million Americans every year.
Make time for a colonoscopy: it could save your life

Colonoscopies are one of the only types of screenings that can find and prevent cancer.