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For Seniors: Choosing a New Doctor

Whatever the reason for needing a new primary care physician, these suggestions can help you find the right doctor.

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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy

Your Health Online: In this section of the Web site, you can become an active participant in enhancing your healthy lifestyle. You may explore information about various diseases, treatments, surgical procedures, prescription drugs and health risks. Get your daily dose of information from HealthDay to stay on top of the ever-changing world of healthcare.

Chronic Conditions and Wellness

Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious, chronic condition. Taking care of yourself, following your treatment plan and making lifestyle changes will help you manage symptoms and stay healthy.

Your Family

Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.

Today's Health News

Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages

Adults gulping an average of 300 calories every day, study finds

Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer's Patients

Long-term study says the drugs should only be used short-term, as last resort

Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment

Those with rare gene have disease relapse often within 5 years of apparent remission

Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 9, 2009

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Health Tip of the Day

5 Ways to Safely Store Toxins at Home

Keep hazards locked up. That means everything from household cleaning products to medicines and art supplies.
Pass up harmful products for less toxic or homemade mixes. Use baking soda and water instead of oven cleaner, for instance.
Buy over-the-counter drugs with childproof caps.
Never fill soda or food containers with something besides food.
Never store cleaners and foods on the same shelf.