How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User
The benefits of being an active medical consumer include better health, more effective health care, and lower health costs.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for middle-aged women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Where to Turn for Mental Health
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesIt’s normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it’s time to call for help if emotional issues interfere with your life, your job or your personal relationships.
Five Fresh Forms of Indoor Fitness
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesCold weather doesn’t have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the treadmill or stair-stepper seems boring compared with jogging or riding your bike outside.
What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAtherosclerosis can cause strokes, heart attacks, and death. But you can prevent this condition with things like a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and keeping a healthy weight.
A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesYou can prevent the flu this season by taking 1 simple step: Get a flu shot.
Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesPhysical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart.