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Physical health
- Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree Medical history — Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
- Hand washing: Do's and don'ts Hand washing — Done properly, hand washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick.
- 10 symptoms not to ignore Heed these warning signs and know when to call your doctor.
- Survival kit: Stock up on essentials for a disaster Survival kit — Use this checklist to get ready for a pandemic.
- Bloating, belching and intestinal gas: How to avoid them Bloating, belching and gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Here's how to prevent them.
- Doctor-patient communication: How to connect with your doctor online The Internet can enhance doctor-patient communication. Here's how, from e-mail to virtual visits.
- Sunscreen: Answers to your burning questions Here's how to select and apply a good sunscreen to protect your skin.
- Oral health: Brush up on dental care basics Oral health — Get daily dental care tips to improve your oral health.
- Cancer prevention: 7 steps to reduce your risk Cancer prevention — What to do to reduce your risk of cancer.
- Oral health: A window to your overall health Oral health — Your mouth may reveal clues about health problems, or even cause them.
- Secondhand smoke: Avoid dangers in the air you breathe Secondhand smoke — Find out how it harms you and how you can avoid it.
- Sunless tanning: A safe alternative to sunbathing Sunless tanning products produce a safe, natural-looking tan, if they're applied correctly and carefully.
- Tattoos: Risks and precautions to know first Tattoos carry certain risks. Educate yourself before you get permanent body art.
- Piercings: Proper care can help prevent complications Ear piercings and body piercings do carry risks. Here's how to protect yourself.
- Skin care: Top 5 habits for healthy skin Proper skin care can delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems.
- Vaccines for adults Some recommendations for vaccines for adults have changed. Here's help in sorting it all out.
- Health screening guidelines Get customized health screening guidelines, based on your age and sex.
- Stool DNA test Stool DNA test — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this colon cancer screening test.
- Barium enema Barium enema — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
- Fecal occult blood test Fecal occult blood test — Overview covers definition, results of this colon cancer screening test.
- Colonoscopy Colonoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
- Virtual colonoscopy Virtual colonoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this exam to detect colon disease.
- Laser resurfacing Laser resurfacing — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this wrinkle treatment procedure.
- 10 tips for better sleep Making a few small changes could ensure you get the sleep you need.
- Personal health record: A tool for managing your health A personal health record is a powerful tool for managing your family's health.
- Exercise: When to check with your doctor first Regular exercise is important. But sometimes it's best to check with your doctor first.
Mental health
- Self-esteem: Boost your self-image with these 5 steps Self-esteem — Use these five strategies to help overcome your negative self-talk and poor self-image.
- Self-esteem check: Too low, too high or just right? Self-esteem — Identify low self-esteem and the benefits of healthy self-esteem.
- Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship Resilience — Improve coping skills so that you can handle life's hardships better.
- Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health Friendships — Learn how to find good friends and be a good friend.
- Mental health: What's normal, what's not Mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental illnesses are diagnosed and defined.
- Anger management tips: 10 ways to tame your temper Anger isn't bad when controlled. Get tips on anger management.
- Denial: Learn to cope with painful situations Denial — Understand denial and its impact in the face of stress, illness or addiction.
- Anger management: Expert answers to common questions A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses anger, anger management and anger management classes.
- Types of mental health providers Psychiatrist? Social worker? Psychoanalyst? Here's an overview of the types of mental health providers.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat mental illness.
- Mental health providers: Find one to suit your needs Mental health providers: Find the best one for you
Healthy relationships
- Forgiveness: How to let go of grudges and bitterness Forgiveness and letting go can lead you down the path of healing and peace.
- Infidelity: Mending your marriage after an affair Infidelity doesn't have to mean your marriage is over. You can overcome an affair.
- Sex therapy: Is it an option for you? Sex therapy: How it can help and what to expect.
- Domestic violence against men: Know the signs, seek help Domestic violence against men is real. Find out how to break the cycle.
- Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Understand how to break the cycle of abuse.
- Marriage counseling Marriage counseling — Overview covers definition, benefits and what to expect from couple-based therapy.
- Family therapy Family therapy — Overview covers definition, benefits and what to expect from family-centered therapy.
Healthy at work
- Office exercise: How to burn calories at work Work at a desk all day? Make office exercise part of your routine.
- Office stretches: How-to video collection Office stretches help prevent pain and stiffness. See how they're done.
- Sick leave: Smooth the transition back to work Sick leave about to end? Tips for handling your return to work.
- Traveling for business? Work in a workout Exercise doesn't need to go by the wayside when you're traveling. Consider these tips.
- Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress Work-life balance can reduce stress and restore harmony to your life. Find out how.
- Back pain at work: Preventing aches, pains and injuries What causes workplace back pain and how to avoid it.
- Job burnout: Understand symptoms and take action Burnout can damage your health. Understand the signs, symptoms and what you can do.
- Job satisfaction: Strategies to make work more gratifying Job satisfaction — Explore causes of job dissatisfaction and ways to make work more rewarding.
- Stress relief: Learn how to say no Stress relief — Discover the why, when and how of saying no to reduce stress.
- Jet lag disorder Jet lag disorder — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, remedies, prevention of this travel-related sleep saboteur.
- Stress assessment Stress assessment — Pinpoint your stress level and get tips for managing your stress.
