How to survive a stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency. It can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, and even death. If you notice the symptoms of stroke, call 911 right away. The sooner you get treatment, the better your chances of surviving and making a full recovery. Prepare for a stroke ahead of time. Learn your risk factors […]
How to Have Healthier Meals and Snacks
KEY POINTS People eat in a variety of places–-home, work, restaurants, maybe even the car. With planning, you can choose healthy options in any setting. See tips for making nutritious choices and avoiding large portions. At home Planning meals to prepare at home is a good way to improve your food choices. Planning can also […]
Preventing Heat-Related Illness
KEY POINTS Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying informed. Learn additional tips for staying safe during extreme heat. Stay Cool Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Wear appropriate clothing. Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Stay cool indoors. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much […]
Heart Attack Symptoms
Language switcher Español Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden and crushing chest pain that comes when the blood flow to heart gets blocked. Heart attack symptoms can start slowly and can be mild or more serious and sudden. Symptoms also may come and go over several hours. The symptoms of a heart attack […]
Outdoor Play and Safety for Children in ECE
AT A GLANCE Outdoor play in early care and education (ECE) programs can have many benefits for children’s healthy development, but spending time outside also comes with risks of illness and injury. ECE providers can help keep children safe while they learn and stay active outside. Benefits of outdoor play in ECE settings Healthy bodies […]
Help Kids Learn New Skills to Be Healthy During the Summer
Print Español (Spanish) Helping children have healthy bodies and minds is as important as it ever was. You can help your kids prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the upcoming school year with healthy and fun summer activities. Learning new ways to be healthy can help children: Handle stress well—through physical activity and taking steps […]
Women’s Health
Print Data are for the U.S. Health status Percent of women age 18 and older in fair or poor health: 15.2% (2022) Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2022 Alcohol use Percent of women age 18 and older who had four or more drinks in 1 day at least once […]
When it’s kids versus trampolines, kids often lose
More than 800,000 children sustained trampoline injuries in the U.S. between 2009 and 2018, most of whom were under the age of 16, according to a 2022 report using a national database and published in Pediatric Emergency Care. Most of these injuries occurred at the children’s own homes. Of these injuries, 34% were long bone […]
Six Ways to Ruin Your Summer Fun!
Ahhh, summer… when the weather’s nice, the birds are singing and the ways to endanger your health are many. Here are six things that can ruin your summer fun and simple steps that you can take to prevent them from happening. 1. Don’t Get Overheated It doesn’t matter whether you’re physically fit or young and […]
Drinks to Prevent Dehydration When Your Child is Vomiting
By: Meghan Horn, MD, FAAP & Christine Waasdorp Hurtado, MD, FAAP When your child is throwing up (vomiting), it’s easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to sweat more or they are also losing fluid through diarrhea. Depending on how severe or how long the vomiting lasts, […]