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Health and Disease A to Z (173 results) 1. ACL injury: Exercises to do before treatment 2. ADHD: Helping your child get the most out of school 3. ADHD: Helping your child get things done 4. Aging well: Making your home fall-proof 5. Alcohol problems: Helping someone get treatment 6. Alcohol problems: How to stop drinking 7. Allergies in children: Giving an epinephrine shot to a child 8. Allergies: Avoiding indoor triggers 9. Allergies: Avoiding outdoor triggers 10. Allergies: Giving yourself an epinephrine shot 11. Amblyopia: Wearing an eye patch 12. Anticoagulants: Vitamin K and your diet 13. Anxiety: Using positive thinking 14. Arthritis: Managing rheumatoid arthritis 15. Asthma in children: Helping a child use a metered-dose inhaler and mask spacer 16. Asthma: Identifying your triggers 17. Asthma: Measuring peak flow 18. Asthma: Taking charge of your asthma 19. Asthma: Using an asthma action plan 20. Atopic dermatitis: Taking care of your skin 21. Atrial fibrillation: Taking anticoagulants safely 22. Back problems: Proper lifting 23. Bipolar disorder in children: Helping your child prevent manic episodes 24. Bipolar disorder: Preventing manic episodes 25. Bowel disease: Caring for your ostomy »  See all 'Health and Disease A to Z' results 26. Breast-feeding: Learning how to nurse 27. Breathing problems: Using a dry powder inhaler 28. Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler 29. Cancer: Controlling cancer pain 30. Cancer: Controlling nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy 31. Celiac disease: Eating a gluten-free diet 32. Chickenpox: Controlling the itch 33. Chronic fatigue syndrome: Using cognitive-behavioral therapy 34. Chronic fatigue syndrome: Using graded exercise to get more energy 35. Chronic kidney disease: Changing your diet 36. Cirrhosis: Eating a low-salt diet 37. COPD: Avoiding weight loss 38. COPD: Avoiding your triggers 39. COPD: Clearing your lungs 40. COPD: Keeping your diet healthy 41. COPD: Learning to breathe easier 42. COPD: Using exercise to feel better 43. Croup: Managing a croup attack 44. Cystic fibrosis: Helping your child cough up mucus 45. Deep vein thrombosis: Taking anticoagulants safely 46. Dental care: Brushing and flossing your teeth 47. Depression: Dealing with medicine side effects 48. Depression: Helping someone get treatment 49. Depression: Managing postpartum depression 50. Depression: Supporting someone who is depressed 51. Depression: Taking antidepressants safely 52. Depression: Using positive thinking 53. Diabetes and vision problems: Performing daily diabetes tasks when you can't see well 54. Diabetes in children: Checking blood sugar in a child 55. Diabetes in children: Counting carbs 56. Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar 57. Diabetes in children: Giving insulin shots to a child 58. Diabetes in children: Preparing a care plan for school 59. Diabetes in children: Preventing high blood sugar 60. Diabetes in children: Preventing low blood sugar 61. Diabetes: Checking your blood sugar 62. Diabetes: Coping with your feelings about your diet 63. Diabetes: Counting carbs if you don't use insulin 64. Diabetes: Counting carbs if you use insulin 65. Diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar from insulin 66. Diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar from medicines 67. Diabetes: Giving yourself an insulin shot 68. Diabetes: Living with an insulin pump 69. Diabetes: Preventing high blood sugar emergencies 70. Diabetes: Taking care of your feet 71. Diabetes: Using a food guide 72. Diabetes: Using a plate format for eating 73. Epilepsy: Taking your medicines properly 74. Eye problems: Using eyedrops and eye ointment 75. Fitness: Adding more activity to your life 76. Fitness: Choosing activities that are right for you 77. Fitness: Increasing core stability 78. Fitness: Staying active 79. Fitness: Staying active when you have young children 80. Fitness: Using a pedometer or step counter 81. Fitness: Walking for wellness 82. Foot problems: Finding the right shoes 83. GERD: Controlling heartburn by changing your habits 84. Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugar 85. Gestational diabetes: Counting carbs 86. Gestational diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar 87. Gestational diabetes: Giving yourself insulin shots 88. Glaucoma: Living with reduced vision 89. Gout: Changing your diet 90. Grief: Coping with grief 91. Grief: Helping children with grief 92. Grief: Helping older adults with grief 93. Grief: Helping teens with grief 94. Growth and development: Helping your child build self-esteem 95. Headaches: Identifying and avoiding triggers 96. Headaches: Managing a headache 97. Healthy eating: Changing your eating habits 98. Healthy eating: Cutting unhealthy fats from your diet 99. Healthy eating: Getting support when changing your eating habits 100. Healthy eating: Making healthy choices when you eat out 101. Healthy eating: Making healthy choices when you shop 102. Healthy eating: Overcoming barriers to change 103. Healthy eating: Recognizing your hunger signals 104. Healthy eating: Starting a plan for change 105. Healthy eating: Staying with your plan 106. Heart disease: Eating a heart-healthy diet 107. Heart disease: Exercising for a healthy heart 108. Heart disease: Walking for a healthy heart 109. Heart failure: Activity and exercise 110. Heart failure: Avoiding medicines that make symptoms worse 111. Heart failure: Avoiding triggers for sudden heart failure 112. Heart failure: Checking your weight 113. Heart failure: Eating less salt 114. Heart failure: Taking medicines properly 115. Heart failure: Watching your fluids 116. Heart problems: Living with a pacemaker or ICD 117. High blood pressure: Checking your blood pressure at home 118. High blood pressure: Taking medicines properly 119. High blood pressure: Using the DASH diet 120. Hip dysplasia: Caring for your child in a body (spica) cast 121. HIV: Taking antiretroviral medicines 122. Insomnia: Improving your sleep 123. Irritable bowel syndrome: Controlling symptoms with diet 124. Kidney stones: Preventing kidney stones through diet 125. Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain 126. Low-salt diets: Eating out 127. Lymphedema: Managing lymphedema 128. Macular degeneration: Coping with reduced vision 129. Ménière's disease: Eating a low-salt diet 130. Meniscus tear: Rehabilitation exercises 131. Menopause: Managing hot flashes 132. Menstrual cycle: Dealing with cramps 133. Migraines: Identifying and avoiding triggers 134. Multiple sclerosis: Rehabilitation programs 135. Osteoarthritis: Exercising with arthritis 136. Osteoporosis: Taking calcium 137. Oxygen therapy: Using oxygen at home 138. Patellar tracking disorder: Exercises 139. Plantar fasciitis: Exercises to relieve pain 140. Positive thinking: Stopping unwanted thoughts 141. Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for pregnancy 142. Pregnancy: Dealing with morning sickness 143. Psoriasis: Skin care 144. Quitting smoking: Coping with cravings and withdrawal 145. Quitting smoking: Dealing with weight gain 146. Quitting smoking: Getting support 147. Quitting smoking: Helping someone quit 148. Quitting smoking: Preventing slips or relapses 149. RLS: Getting more sleep 150. Rotator cuff problems: Exercises you can do at home 151. Seasonal affective disorder: Using light therapy 152. Skin cancer: Protecting your skin 153. Sleep problems: Dealing with jet lag 154. Sprained ankle: Rehabilitation exercises 155. Sprained ankle: Using a compression wrap 156. Stress management: Breathing exercises for relaxation 157. Stress management: Doing guided imagery to relax 158. Stress management: Doing meditation 159. Stress management: Doing progressive muscle relaxation 160. Stress management: Managing your time 161. Stress management: Practicing yoga to relax 162. Stress management: Reducing stress by being assertive 163. Stress management: Relaxing your mind and body 164. Stroke recovery: Coping with eating problems 165. Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use 166. Thumb-sucking: Helping your child stop 167. Ulcerative colitis: Changing your diet 168. Venous skin ulcers: Using compression stockings 169. Vertigo: Balance exercises 170. Vertigo: Staying safe when you have balance problems 171. Vision problems: Living with poor eyesight 172. Weight management: Using positive thinking 173. Wrist care: Preventing carpal tunnel syndrome