Health Article description.Keep pets in good health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and dogs. Use flea-, tick-, and worm-control programs. Keep...

Health Article description.Learn how you can help someone after they leave inpatient mental health treatment.

Health Article description.Treatment for a mental health condition often includes medicine along with counseling. Medicine may help relieve symptoms so someone can get more benefit from counseling. But some people may struggle with taking these medicines. It often takes time...

Health Article description.More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care. Store all your self-care tools and supplies in a central location, such as a large drawer in the bedroom or family room. It's a good idea...

Health Article description.Learn about common barriers to getting mental health care and tips to overcome them.

Health Article description.Learn what steps to take in an acute mental health crisis, including who to contact, when to access care, and the options for care.

Health Article description.Learn ways to help your child who has a mental health condition.

Health Article description.Source: National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Available online: http://www.nei.nih.gov If you are nearsighted, objects in the distance appear blurry and out of focus.

Health Article description.Learn tips to help keep your child safe from online strangers.

Health Article description.Learn how to keep track of your child's or teen's online activity.

Health Article description.Learn tips to talk to your child about what is (and isn't) appropriate online behavior, including setting rules, long-term consequences of inappropriate behavior, and strategies to lower the risk of cyberbullying.

Health Article description.Covers the basics of obesity. Discusses health risks such as hypertension related to having excess body fat. Focuses on lifestyle changes you can make, like healthy eating and exercise. Includes information on weight-loss medicines and surgery and on creating a long-term plan with your doctor.

Health Article description.A good quit-tobacco program can help you quit by providing support and encouragement. Programs are available for you to attend in person, by telephone, or online. Most state health departments can recommend a program in your area. Quit-tobacco...

Health Article description.Offers tips to prevent illness and accidental injuries in babies and young children. Covers SIDS. Discusses common safety hazards. Also discusses healthy habits such as safe food preparation, using car seats, and immunizations. Covers safe baby products.

Health Article description.Source: Public Health Image Library (PHIL). Michael L. Levin, PhD. Available online: http://phil.cdc.gov. Deer ticks are one of two types of ticks in the United States that carry Lyme disease bacteria.

Health Article description.Clinical trials are research studies in which people help doctors find ways to improve health care. Each study tries to find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat health problems. The purpose of a clinical trial is to find out whether a medicine or treatment is safe and effective for treating a certain condition or...

Health Article description.Provides links to info for parents. Includes information on healthy eating, protecting your child from infections, immunizations, choosing child care, healthy habits for kids, helping your child avoid drugs, and helping your child with stress.

Health Article description.Discusses basic types of advance directives. Covers living will and medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent. Explains when and why advance directive is needed. Lists steps in preparing one.

Health Article description.When you're dealing with everyday problems, stress, or health issues, it's important to have people in your life who can give you support. You may need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. It's also important to have social support when...

Health Article description.Provides links that give tips, like making the most of your appointment and getting better care at lower costs. Also includes links on understanding lab results and deciding whether to get a flu vaccine.