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The risks from antacids for those with osteoporosis
Remembering an acronym can help in recognizing the signs
What are the suspected causes of Alzheimer's?
How to cope when a loved one is diagnosed with AD
What to look for when you can no longer look after your loved one
What can be done to treat AD symptoms?
Here's a list of organizations that are there to help with AD
A glossary of heart health words to help you decipher "DocSpeak"
Tips to spot trouble
If you see a sign of stoke, act on it. Here's why.
Compassionate compromise is the key play
A free tool works to empower patients and caregivers
How to properly identify the problem—and the best ways to help
What every patient and caregiver can do about cancer treatment effects
Laying down some house rules on preventing illness
Be alert on any stay
How to prevent tissue ulcers through proper body positioning
Knowing breast cancer, stage by stage
Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet
How to manage diabetes by achieving long-term weight control
Learn the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems
Tips on how to administer this life-saving serum
Learning to keep a watchful eye on diabetic kids while instilling independent responsibility
Who you need and why you need them to help you care for your loved one with diabetes
Where to look for help when dealing with diabetes
The power of acupuncture and massage
Understanding supplements
New information on replacement-joint infection sources
With proper screening, more children would be recognized sooner
Understanding the connection between facial expressions and non-responsiveness
Research looks at communication differences with kids with autism
Fall-reduction Training
Bell the pet
Is pumping iron the key to successful dialysis?
At-home advice for COPD caregivers
Mealtime advice for COPD caregivers
The secrets to traveling with someone who has COPD
Helping make workplace accommodations for your loved one with COPD
Additional Articles
Learning to administer the primary test for those with diabetes
Myths about diabetes abound, and they could get in the way of your taking proper action to keep the disease under control. Here, we help you and those in your care smash 10 popular misperceptions.
Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet
How to get your loved one with diabetes to take the proper meds at the right time
How to get your loved one with diabetes to make some moves for the better
Fighting one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes
How to manage diabetes with long-term weight control
Try not to hit a sour note with sweeteners
Learning the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems
Keeping blood glucose levels under control can help prevent many diabetes-related problems, including dementia.
Foot infections are a serious concern for anyone with diabetes. Here's what to look for and how to prevent them.
Keeping an eye out for the leading causes of death among those with diabetes
Preserving the healthy smile of your loved one with diabetes
Avoiding the dangers of diabetic retinopathy and other vision problems
Tips to make your life easier while making your loved one's healthier
What makes this diabetes-related hormone so important to you and the person you care for
What to do when insulin isn't prescribed
Learning about natural production and synthetic use of this diabetes-related hormone
Healthy lessons for kids and parents
Guides to kid-friendly, health-conscious fun
Learning to keep a watchful eye while instilling independent responsibility
Involving the child while avoiding self-care burnout
Communication is the key to preparation
Managing the lines of communication among your diabetes-care team
Your first line of defense and assistance in caring for your loved one with diabetes
Other physicians, nurses, therapists and experts to assist you in caring for your loved one with diabetes
Is this the makings of the magic elixir to squelch heart disease?
Tips for Getting Necessary Sleep
How to exercise to establish healthful body alignment
Setting the family's sights on glaucoma
How to have the conversation you've likely been putting off
How trained support helps those caring for people with dementia
New use for an ancient practice
Study indicates heritage can determine early or late detection of disease
Discovering a caregiver's most important asset
Expert advice on reducing your chances of acquiring this disease
Facing feeding challenges when caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's
How to assist if stairs are difficult to maneuver
Why you shouldn't neglect preventive measures
News on new personal dialysis machines
Being organized and showing self-discipline go a long way to preventing Alzheimer's
How to stay safe in the kitchen—during the holidays and year-round
One way to avoid an in-hospital infection
How time spent in your car can affect your chances of getting skin cancer
News about MR spectography
Studies indicate the effect the hair-loss medicine can have on tests for prostate cancer
Beware the high price of caring for someone with cancer
Raising awareness about how to prevent colorectal cancer (“colon cancer”)—the third leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States
Top tips for self-care
Multiple meds make for mix-up mayhem
Tips for managing skin conditions caused by cancer treatment
What You Need to Know About IBC
When it comes to detecting signs of skin cancer, teamwork counts
Finding the differences in how COPD affects men and women
Tips for breathing easy on your next trip
Discover the benefits of a daily glass
Linking depression to anticipated heart attacks
How to Increase It
How to exercise to positively impact cardiovascular function, bone strength and mental well-being
A guide to health professionals you and your loved ones may see for diabetes
A certified nurse educator separates fact from fiction and prompts you to put knowledge into action
The more you know, the more you’ll be able to offer concrete help.
Caring for someone with diabetes? Here are some ideas for where you can find help.
Tips on easing mealtime difficulties
A site to help you learn more and increase your connections
The Alzheimer's Association and SNAPforSeniors make life easier for caregivers
The facts for maintaining healthy feet
The Freedom Tent helps the handicapped enjoy the great outdoors
A new, non-surgical way to diagnose a serious gastrointestinal problem
Associating diabetes with erectile dysfunction...and what can be done about it
How song soothes those in need of care
The Importance of Being Safe with Sound
Learning good caregiver communication
Tips on what to say—and what not to say—from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
For cancer patients and their caregivers in need of a place to stay while in treatment, there is hope—Hope Lodges.
Blood-pressure-lowering ideas from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Exercises to help battle osteoporosis
Helping your doctor pinpoint the cause
Dealing with the day-in/day-out stress of the disease
Reducing the risk of kidney stone development
How to perform safe from-chair transfers without injuring your back
A recent study into a new treatment for multiple sclerosis could provide one of the most exciting discoveries in the ongoing battle against the disease.
How to Speak to Those With Alzheimer's
A CDC report has Medicare and hospitals taking action to help you and your loved one
Tips on drug interaction and other behavior affecting those with the disease
Tips for assisting Parkinson's patients with mobility issues
The Power of "Guided Imagery"
Don't let arthritis prohibit your loved one from enjoying favorite activities
How to safely walk, rise, and ascend and descend stairs
Innovative, portable pager-size devices allow heart patients to be remotely monitored from around the world.
Bands of strength
More bands of strength
How to ensure a safe and steady seated-to-standing rise
Helping you discover if the person in your care has this autoimmune disease
Combine enjoyment with education for a well-rounded diabetes camp experience
A new poll of MS caregivers sheds light on the effect caregiving has on us all.
When the right touch is the right stuff
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