Chronic Conditions

When you have a chronic condition—an illness that can be managed, but not cured—just know you’re not alone. Watch for ideas to help you find your way with a chronic condition.

Holiday survival guide for family caregivers

Here are ideas to help when you’re caring for aging or ailing loved ones.
How smoking and vaping affect your heart

Tobacco use has an immediate effect on your heart. Quitting is the healthiest thing you can do.
How to manage your diabetes and enjoy the holidays

Create a diabetes-friendly plan to celebrate in moderation without missing holiday traditions.
Pay attention to this 1 thing and you could avoid 7 big health concerns

Forget size. These are far better reasons to aim for a healthy weight.
6 proven ways to relieve chronic pain in fall weather

Weather changes can affect chronic pain. Try these proven strategies to find relief.
8 simple ways to keep an eye on your vision

Your eyes can reveal important clues to your overall health.
Inflammation: An underlying cause of many conditions

5 ways to reduce the harmful effects of this fiery concern.
The latest on sodium intake: Is salt still bad for us?

Here’s why it helps to ask and 7 ways to stick to a daily limit.
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 are 3 practical ways to manage it

More than 86 million Americans have this risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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.
Mood changes, insomnia, lack of energy and more

Understand bipolar disorder in young people to help them manage the condition.
What is cardiometabolic health?

Focusing on metabolic health can help you cut your risk for heart disease and more.
8 simple ways to manage your chronic pain

More than 20% of U.S. adults experience chronic pain. We now have more ways than ever to treat it.
3 no-nonsense strategies for living with MS

Experts estimate that about one million Americans have this nervous system condition.
Infographic: What color is your snot?

As unpleasant as snot is, it may be helpful for finding what's wrong and how to treat it.
When you have a serious illness, consider in-home care

Where you get care can be as important as the kind of care you get.
This approach to meal planning is great for managing diabetes

Instead of counting calories, start by counting carbs.
Keep track of your essential cancer screenings with this handy download

Which cancer screenings should you get, and when? Here's a look at common tests starting at age 25.
High blood pressure 101: What to know about hypertension

Here’s why blood pressure is one of the vital signs you want to watch closely.
All you need to know about A1C levels and diabetes

It’s not the same as daily glucose readings. Here’s how you can affect both.
How to choose the allergy medication that's best for you

You have a few options for relief from hay fever symptoms.
Scoliosis: How curvature of the spine can affect your health

People of all ages can develop this condition.