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What’s the most effective way to prevent shingles? Getting vaccinated
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects roughly 1 million people each year. Fortunately, the current shingles vaccine, known...
Shingles
What is palliative care? We asked a professional
People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information they get from their doctors....
Palliative Care, Caregivers
Do you know your family health history?
Some people inherit heirlooms—jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items—from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit: our health. Finding out what...
Genetic Testing
Osteoporosis: What you need to know
Did you know that our bones are living tissue? To keep them strong, our bodies break down old bone and replace them with new bone....
Osteoporosis
My mammogram was ‘abnormal’—what do I do next?
First, thank yourself for getting a mammogram! Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women in the United States, and a...
Breast Cancer
‘Nothing important went unsaid’
Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions. Then a cascade of medical...
Caregivers
Caring for yourself while caring for others
Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re not alone. According to the...
Caregivers
Advance care plan: A checklist for the future
Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd like to make if you...
Caregivers
End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan
When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can last from days to months,...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place
Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.” Here are some things to...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
Helping from miles away: Strategies for long-distance caregiving
Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability. This role can include managing...
Caregivers
Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging
Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks, financial decisions, and other logistics....
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Fentanyl 101
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic (lab-made) opioid. Prescription fentanyl is FDA -approved to treat severe pain related to surgery or complex pain conditions. Over the...
Substance Use Disorder, Opioids
Substance use disorders: Get the facts and find support
Millions of Americans are affected by substance use disorders (SUDs). SUDs are chronic but treatable medical conditions that change the brain and behavior. While it...
Substance Use Disorder
