Tendon Trouble
Finding a Fix for Injured Tissue En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Tendons connect muscles to bones. Without them, your muscles couldn’t move your body. When you injure a tendon, it can affect your everyday activities. “No matter how strong your muscle is, you’re not going to be able to have the […]
Tired, Achy Eyes?
Finding Relief for Eye Discomfort En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use of your eyes. Spending too much time looking at screens and held devices, like smartphones, can strain […]
Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis) Basics
For Everyone APRIL 17, 2024 ESPAÑOL Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis) Basics KEY POINTS Cough keeping you up at night? Soreness in your chest and feeling tired? You could have a chest cold, often called acute bronchitis. A virus usually causes chest colds. Antibiotics will not help you get better if you have a chest cold. […]
About Falls in the Workplace
For Everyone JAN. 23, 2024 ESPAÑOL KEY POINTS Falls can happen at any workplace. Fall injuries are preventable. NIOSH conducts research to prevent work-related injuries and deaths from falls across all industries. Why it’s important Fall injuries are a common workplace injury. The construction industry experiences the highest frequency of fall-related deaths. These deaths are […]
Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake
For Everyone JANUARY 31, 2024 KEY POINTS Eating too much sodium can increase blood pressure and the risk of heart disease and stroke. Most sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker. You can reduce sodium intake by following the tips below at the grocery store, at home, and […]
Preventing Seasonal Flu
For Everyone SEPT. 26, 2025 ESPAÑOL HIGHLIGHTS The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get a flu vaccine every year. This page has resources to help answer your questions about flu vaccines. Prevention steps and strategies Take time to get a flu vaccine. Everyone 6 […]
Probing Aspirin’s Benefits
Exploring its Role in Prevention En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) You’ve probably taken aspirin for pain or a fever. But some people take a low dose of aspirin every day. It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. Now, scientists are learning that aspirin’s effects differ […]
Beat the Winter Blues
Shedding Light on Seasonal Sadness As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays, or get into a slump after the fun and festivities have ended. Some people have more serious mood changes year after year, lasting throughout the fall and winter when there’s less […]
What Is Angina?
Español Angina can be a warning sign that you are at a higher risk of having a heart attack. If you have chest pain that does not go away, call 9-1-1 immediately. Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough […]
High Cholesterol Facts
For Everyone OCT. 24, 2024 KEY POINTS High total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL or more. High cholesterol has no symptoms, so many people don’t know that their cholesterol is too high. A simple blood test can check cholesterol levels. High total cholesterol in the United States Between 2017 and 2020, 10% of adults age 20 […]