Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get enough of two nutrients in particular, calcium and vitamin D, to help keep our bones strong. What does calcium do for our bones? Calcium is a mineral. Our bodies contain many […]
Distracted Driving
For Everyone MAY 16, 2024 Distracted Driving KEY POINTS Anything that takes your attention away from driving can be a distraction. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. Distracted driving is preventable. Do not multi-task while driving. Overview Distracted driving is doing another activity that takes the driver’s attention away from […]
Buffering Childhood Stress
Safe, Secure Relationships for Better Health En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal. But some kids go through extremely stressful or traumatic situations. These can lead to physical and mental health conditions […]
Child Passenger Safety
KEY POINTS Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age and size. Fast facts In 2022, 599 child […]
An Ounce of Prevention – Pros and Cons of Disease Screenings
En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Lots of diseases start silently. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer may have no symptoms at the start. Screening refers to looking for signs of disease in seemingly healthy people. Finding problems early can help you start treatment and make helpful lifestyle […]
Fun Summer Days
Eating Better, Getting Active En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) School’s out. Things are slow at work. And the warmer weather brings lots of new opportunities to improve your health: plenty of fresh, local produce and more choices for outside activities. Here’s how to make the most of the summer months. “When […]
Fire Safety Tips For Barbecue Grills
With Labor Day cookouts approaching, the Division of the Fire Marshal, Office of Research Services, would like to share a few tips that will make using your barbecue grill a fire-safe and enjoyable experience. More than 200,000 barbecue grills are purchased by Americans every year and, on most nice summer days, some four million barbecue […]
Age is Just a Number: Health Tips for Women Over 50
For Everyone SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 AT A GLANCE September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways people can stay healthy as they age. Tips for Healthy Aging Adopting and maintaining a few key habits can help women over 50 live longer, healthier lives: Be physically active. Many women may gain weight before, during, […]
10 Practical Skills to Learn Before an Emergency
Personal health preparedness isn’t only about collecting supplies. Level up your emergency preparedness. Learn practical skills you can use to help yourself and others. Here are 10 skills you can learn to prepare for an emergency, in no particular order. How to wash your hands the right way. Washing your hands is one of the […]
Posted on March 3, 2025 by ODPHP This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting important healthy agingtopics, key resources, and organizations working for and with older adults. March is National Nutrition Month® — and as we age, healthy eating habits are as important as ever. Eating nutritious foods can help older adults […]