Williams, Nina vdt1@cdc.gov Feed of recent Healthy Living Features Feed of recent Healthy Living Features en Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:42:00 GMT Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:14:06 GMT https://www.cdc.gov/features/index.html CDC vdt1@cdc.gov (Williams, Nina) Health and Wellness Health Promotion Healthy Aging Healthy Eating Healthy Environment Healthy Homes Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Lifestyle Education Healthy Living Healthy Places Healthy Weight Healthy Youth Clay test content group Clean hands can protect you from serious infections while you are a patient. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=410851 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=410851&_=F5002263338355760FA4D6113F5D320F6649808CDABF23AC9AA5D312B00D4148 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT Patient Education Sepsis Breastfeeding has many benefits for baby and mom. Learn more. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=410852 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=410852&_=C9FFD46CA62ADEFB41E35C8092D18796566ECCEE983E1DBE65C1891B342CE019 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT Breastfeeding Infant Health Obesity and Overweight Infant Feeding Older adults who are lonely or socially isolated are at greater risk for serious medical conditions. Here are resources to help you stay connected. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406876 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406876&_=60C51FAECDA87D4DC515FC29DAB2BCEA97FE12F8C5F618D8613A0317F4707877 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT Aging Healthy Aging Did you know that beta thalassemia major, the most severe form of thalassemia, affects at least 1,000 people in the United States? By staying committed to long-term treatment, people with thalassemia can enjoy a full life. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406529 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406529&_=A6A2170A0B44A71A5215944E3160603FC0D09112DA05655146A2C8DA75E19856 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT Blood Disorders Blood Safety CDC Features Depression During and After Pregnancy: Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406527 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406527&_=915A00C97B3F4FE44CC8686BB9CD3ADF1A4FA906D230B1541ED9196A7EC8A7A0 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Reproductive Health This National Minority Health Month focuses on being active and healthy. Find out what you and your family can do to be more active from home. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406439 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406439&_=6445AB399A9A1C2C4BF63D7ED8CA0A04340C032F14C128CE838972A52E61E764 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT Minority Health Epilepsy is common, but how much do you know about it? Get the facts about this condition! https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403666 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403666&_=B55B3400E74AEC0E03B9268E24F15011DBBF79CB54656FBEF70A316D70AE3DCA Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:29:00 GMT CDC Features Epilepsy To stay safe during a tornado, prepare a plan and an emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect your head. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406918 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406918&_=E7EB5B4EE4D9AA14CCB5165F6EE2057425A0334542B271E8600349BB65BB2534 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT Diseases & Conditions A-Z Index Learn how much sleep you need. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406440 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=406440&_=239305D898D88017C2575878B2162B966EA1F65976A1072A54011340DAFCA696 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT Adolescent Health Children's Health Population health Sleep Health Health Impact Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404609 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404609&_=D222D738357DDDE173174B9B0D3CDE717127493DF8F292B36AAD95F7CB7E9974 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:39:00 GMT CDC Features Sepsis There is no cure for hearing loss! Damaged inner ear cells (stereocilia) do not grow back. Protect your hearing by avoiding loud noise such as concerts and sporting events. Use earplugs or noise-cancelling earmuffs to protect your ears. If you already have hearing loss, take steps to keep it from getting worse. Get your hearing checked. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404425 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404425&_=12D1FB8689DCEDDE4177430CA86C49B0B3EDF80FBF63E142FF773214DF1983D8 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:56:00 GMT CDC Features Kidneys that function properly are important for maintaining good health. More than 1 in 7 American adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects how well kidneys function. Find out what you should know if you are diagnosed with CKD. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404426 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404426&_=C02D04920A104A2829354DB18C55705366BACFF877B891FA8891E9E27A8798D0 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:10:00 GMT Chronic Kidney Disease Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous industries, with farmers being at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Their work is physical and requires the use of equipment, heavy machinery, and chemicals, among exposure to other risky conditions like rural traffic and tractor interactions, hearing loss, heat, and stress. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404427 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=404427&_=8DFD2F8E4FF791E9C5477A2A3DFEDF57B99F218CD6CF3A49ED94BFC7CDFAD73D Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:25:00 GMT Workplace Wellness & Safety Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are present at birth, and they can affect the structure of a baby's heart and the way it works. As medical care and treatment have advanced, babies with a CHD are living longer and healthier lives. Learn about CHDs and about Caden, a child living with a heart defect. You can also learn what CDC is doing to improve the lives of people with CHDs. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403663 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403663&_=31930B56B80F860D2FD27A557AD269C3985A97A20D559F8DCD89EDDFD2ECEBD3 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:06:00 GMT Birth Defects CDC Features Congenital Heart Defects Heart Disease Dating Matters offers communities free online tools and resources to build capacity for implementing a comprehensive teen dating violence prevention model, learn about tracking and informing local policies, and to educate teachers and people working with youth about teen dating violence (TDV). https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403664 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403664&_=2F432FE48CE345F06FE75B26F77743DAA507D4F7B8DC40025F5989502027590F Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:08:00 GMT CDC Features Domestic violence Teen health Whether you have smoked for 2 years, 10 years, or since the last century, now is the time to try to quit smoking for good. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403015 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403015&_=471C0E4836E9D7EB946345FE5DAAF7E14E50417AFE66D781DE131F76A05F26EE Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:57:00 GMT Smoking & Tobacco Use Stress, fear, and sadness after a traumatic event are common. Follow CDC's tips for self-care. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403017 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403017&_=F80EE87D440919FDDB3FE95F767BC26AB26A03DBA2AFD2F6D9BFFC57C15E2A15 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:35:00 GMT Injury, Safety, and Violence Injury, Violence, & Safety April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=315760 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=315760&_=1E3F2F12A5B5E8B8CC201F95D8ABF79155476BAC91BDAA5C09920E89E0A874A0 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:54:00 GMT CDC Features Child abuse Child Maltreatment If you're thinking about drinking raw milk because you believe it has health benefits, consider other options. Raw milk can contain harmful germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can make you very sick, or even kill you or a loved one. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397236 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397236&_=1C37487D8050CEE928881F6CBCD1C7611EF9E49F7AC880AFDB45F38D671D5ECF Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:42:00 GMT CDC Features Food Safety Foodborne Disease Raw Milk (Unpasteurized Milk) Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain chronic health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for protecting people at high risk of serious flu complications. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=402502 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=402502&_=186EE21CC415CC4FF5E6A3114C35FD8F9CABC4A29E7FA262BD913FC0CB1A7200 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:10:00 GMT Asthma CDC Features Chronic Disease Diabetes HIV/AIDS Influenza (Flu) Older Adults' Health Pregnancy Vaccination Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, and children with CP and their families need support. Learn more about CP and what signs to look for in young children. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=309441 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=309441&_=92D2CE5C6E4B16829368D4736689DC6A6504E9ADBE37B168EE7C833474B4C143 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:55:00 GMT CDC Features Cerebral Palsy Children's Health Here's help figuring out what to eat if you have diabetes and kidney disease https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397230 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397230&_=68B07408C6DBA6FB88FDD75A07ED4E968D3B066A06D3C240FA56177CB9AD6730 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:25:00 GMT Diabetes If you have family members with heart disease,you might be more likely to develop heart disease yourself. Take time to collect your family health history information and share this information with your doctor and other family members. Your doctor can help you take steps to lower your chances of getting heart disease. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=234705 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=234705&_=48EE951EDB2C3501A9E80E252DD578A23AFF2F551F39C8A750235F8B18662721 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:20:00 GMT CDC Features Genetics and Genomics Health Heart Disease Reducing health disparities brings us closer to reaching health equity. Learn about health equity and what CDC is doing to reduce health disparities. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403016 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=403016&_=00A8E187B1EEF654B4231E55EBACF148CEBFC7469C0CE69A196E25325C5E4D96 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:04:00 GMT CDC Features Health Disparities Health Education Health Equity Health Literacy Health Metrics Health Partnerships Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=313543 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=313543&_=982EAC49618785122D903FF3E710D8737B4DEE6AEE31E3308F135F0A4C78C724 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:11:00 GMT CDC Features Healthy Living Immunization Measles Vaccination Vaccines Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods. But you must take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs and egg products to avoid foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397475 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397475&_=546F3B0D1BCA67C62F96C105E0E77A4677CAF74ACF9930B9EE83DF59D2D1CF85 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:54:00 GMT CDC A-Z Index CDC Features Diseases & Conditions A-Z Index Foodborne Disease Healthy Living Salmonella Regular physical activity is really important if you have diabetes. Read on for tips to help you get moving and keep going. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=313542 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=313542&_=0317551832F74B7A2D522C21C1AB82110BE81BC7C321A390BB07F79E98DA619A Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:24:00 GMT CDC Features Diabetes Physical Activity Exercise Parent of a teen? Ask pediatrician about screening for substance use. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=379453 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=379453&_=D1210DA9898160B32C0959F85B329341EED39559FEE27FE8998DB17C72702524 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:52:00 GMT Alcohol CDC Features Substance Use and Abuse Teen health Alcohol Dependence Make sure your child gets all doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine for protection against Hib disease. Hib bacteria can cause serious infections like meningitis. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397227 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397227&_=1D33DFAF1098647321442BCCA9169BD520DA99700F366E4B5CA284D51AD08BC0 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:52:00 GMT Haemophilus influenzae Infection(HIB) Haemophilus influenzae Serotype b (Hib) Vaccination Men & Diabetes https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397535 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397535&_=1B1786C59F4885322452425CE0E066D84081E6627E0BA034642EC95F79A49705 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:59:00 GMT Diabetes Cholesterol can be confusing! Learn answers to common questions about blood cholesterol. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397233 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397233&_=8A3ADBA99C7AAE5878ED666A9E479505BFFE5B858FE7EA89712BE65E3654AEEF Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:25:00 GMT Cholesterol Learn how to get healthy before and during pregnancy to increase your chances of having a healthy baby. You can plan ahead by getting enough folic acid each day. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=350599 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=350599&_=4832868F5C3FD7A2EE131D26853CC2D938321B5ADB04D8C62D227BACDF9BCB3D Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:30:00 GMT Birth Defects CDC Features Folic Acid Neural Tube Defects Spina Bifida Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. If you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, you increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are at risk of high radon exposure. https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397238 https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132036&c=397238&_=779399E67943ADC5AF1EAB939C0DCF571AF0D212B176A695B01E10C72A13DEFD Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:46:00 GMT Radon