World Osteoporosis Day: How to Ask About a Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis often has no signs until a bone breaks. Here is how to ask whether a bone density test is right for you.
Preventive Care & Wellness
Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Steps for Readings You Can Trust
Home blood pressure checks are only useful if they are accurate. Simple steps for choosing a monitor, measuring, and sharing results.
Protect Your Hearing Month: When and How to Get Your Hearing Checked
Hearing changes can sneak up slowly. Learn the signs, who to see, what Medicare covers, and what to know about over-the-counter hearing aids.
Feeling Lonely or Cut Off? Small Steps to Build Connection
Loneliness and isolation can affect your health. Here are small, practical steps to reconnect and where to find local help.
Dental Hygiene Month: Simple Habits for a Healthy Mouth and Body
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Oral health affects your whole body. Here are daily habits and tips for finding low-cost dental care.
Eye Injury Prevention: Protect Your Sight at Home, Work, and Play
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Many eye injuries can be prevented with the right eyewear. Here is what to wear and what to do if an injury happens.
Child Passenger Safety: Is Your Car Seat Installed Right?
Child Passenger Safety Week is in September. Many car seats are not used correctly. Here is how to choose, install, and check your child’s seat.
Falls Prevention Awareness: Simple Steps to Stay Steady
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is in September. Falls are not a normal part of aging. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Sexual Health Awareness: Testing, Prevention, and Talking With Your Clinician
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. Sexual health is part of overall health. Here is how to stay on top of testing and prevention.
Prostate Cancer Awareness: Making a PSA Decision That Fits You
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. PSA screening is a personal choice for many men. Here is how to talk it through with your clinician.