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  • Testing, Testing: Do Your Ears Need a Sound Check?

    Testing, Testing: Do Your Ears Need a Sound Check?

    One in 3 Americans older than age 65 has some hearing loss. If you’re not hearing as well as you once did, you can take steps to manage the issue so that it doesn’t limit your life.

  • 3 Fitness Tips for a Longer, Healthier Life

    3 Fitness Tips for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Who doesn’t want to add time—and vigor—to their years? One way to do this: through physical activity.

  • Protecting Your Child from Chronic Diseases

    Protecting Your Child from Chronic Diseases

    Chronic diseases are long-lasting health conditions that require ongoing care. You might think that such diseases are only an issue for adults. But 2 in 5 school-aged kids are affected, too. Here are answers to common questions about reducing your child’s risk of developing many chronic diseases.

Wellness Center

Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney. It usually starts as a urinary tract infection that spreads from the urinary tract to the bladder to the kidney. This video takes a closer look at this serious illness, which can lead to kidney scarring.

Quizzes

Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty Quiz

Atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.

Multimedia

Creating Your Weight Loss Plan

Understand the parts of a weight loss plan including exercise, healthy eating, and monitoring your progress.

Symptom Checker