Live better by being your healthiest self
Live better by being your healthiest self
A big factor in overall wellness is knowing which steps to take to be healthy. That’s why we’ve provided a library of resources about a variety of different health topics. Things like improving your diet, learning more about a chronic condition or understanding how to properly take medications can help you be healthier. With clear information, you can take charge of your health by making the best decisions to help prevent illness.
A big factor in overall wellness is knowing which steps to take to be healthy. That’s why we’ve provided a library of resources about a variety of different health topics. Things like improving your diet, learning more about a chronic condition or understanding how to properly take medications can help you be healthier. With clear information, you can take charge of your health by making the best decisions to help prevent illness.
Managing chronic conditions
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition, you’re not alone. In fact, more than half of U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease¹.
Chronic conditions can last for a long time and often need to be managed throughout life.
Browse the topics below to learn more about specific conditions which can make day-to-day management easier.
Diabetes
Left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to problems like blindness and kidney damage. Take proper steps now to lower your risk or better manage diabetes.
Learn moreCOPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing. Although there is no cure for COPD, it can be treated.
Learn moreCongestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, means your heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should. Typically, occurs as a result of a heart attack but it can also happen because of ongoing high blood pressure.
Learn moreWeight management
Keeping a healthy weight is important for overall health. Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for many diseases. The best way to lose weight is through diet and exercise.
Learn moreKidney health
The role of the kidneys is to remove waste products and extra water from the blood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys don't work as they should and waste products start to build up in the blood.
Learn moreHypertension
Hypertension is when blood pressure is higher than normal. If not treated, this can put you at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medicine, when needed, can help.
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1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. September 2020.