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Recipe: Peach Berry Crisp

This sweet treat not only features fruit, but healthy oats and walnuts.

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Sunscreens Protect Your Skin

No sunscreen blocks all UV radiation. But they allow you to be outdoors for a longer time before your skin suffers damage. Knowing how to pick a good sunscreen is key for protecting your skin.

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Arthritis Facts

If you have pain, swelling, and limited movement in your joints, arthritis may be to blame. Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis.

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COVID-19 Resource Center

Information about COVID-19 continues to evolve. Learn more about this vital topic here.

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WELLNESS CENTER

Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.

Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

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Kidney Health Quiz

Answer this one: How much blood do your kidneys filter daily?

Children's Asthma Peak Flow Calculator

This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow.

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health.

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Pseudomembranous Colitis

Pseudomembranous colitis is an inflammatory disorder of the colon associated with antibiotic use. Bacteria such as Clostridium difficile, which are usually present in the colon, can flourish when antibiotics are taken. This video explains how this disorder develops and what treatment is recommended.