Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Español (Spanish) Print Food Assistance and Food Systems Resources Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight includes healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep, and stress reduction. Several other factors may also affect weight gain. Healthy eating features a variety of healthy foods. Fad diets may promise fast results, but such diets limit your nutritional intake, can be […]
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
Heat-Related Illnesses Heat Stroke WHAT TO LOOK FOR High body temperature (103°F or higher) Hot, red, dry, or damp skin Fast, strong pulse Headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Losing consciousness (passing out) WHAT TO DO Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a medical emergency Move the person to a cooler place Help lower the person’s temperature […]
Prevent Mosquito Bites
Español (Spanish) Print Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites Use insect repellent Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. DEET Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the […]
Types of Hearing Loss
Español (Spanish) | Print A hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or auditory (hearing) system is not working in the usual way. Outer Ear The outer ear is made up of: the part we see on the sides of our heads, known as pinna the ear canal the eardrum, sometimes called […]
Ouch! I’ve burned my hand on a hot pan — now what?
By Joel Streed June 7, 2023 It’s easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water — over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns are minor and you can manage them at home, […]
Transportation Safety
Motor vehicle crashes are a public health concern both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 100 people every day. However, motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths are preventable. There are proven strategies that can help prevent these injuries and […]
How Can You Protect Your Hearing?
Keep hearing the sounds you love! Earplugs and earmuffs help protect your hearing from harmful noises. You’ll still be able to hear the sounds you love, but your hearing will be protected from damaging noise. There are many types of hearing protectors, so you can wear the ones that fit your style and are the most […]
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention
Español A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to […]
10 Practical Skills to Learn Before an Emergency
February 07, 2023 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 […]
Fungal Infections: Protect Your Health
Español (Spanish) Here are 10 questions you can use to understand fungal infections and know what you need to do to stay healthy. Fungi are everywhere. Sometimes, they are too small to see with the naked eye. Fungi can live outdoors in soil and on plants, indoors on surfaces and in the air, and on […]