About.com Health: The Best of 2013

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor As the last hours of the year draw to a close, let's take a moment to revisit your favorite newsletter stories of 2013. They tell me good things: that you're being proactive about your health and well-being by empowering yourself with knowledge about all kinds of conditions. That's what we're here for, so cheers to you and to an even healthier and happier 2014! And for daily healthy tidbits, or to tell us what you'd like to see more of, like us on Facebook and follow/Tweet at us on Twitter. Colon Cancer Symptoms: What To Look For Colon cancer symptoms, clean indoor air, and healthy vision were your top concerns in 2013. And because colon cancer symptoms often don't show up until a cancer has already grown, it's particularly important to get screened regularly if you're 50 or older: you can catch irregularities before they become cancerous. The Top Colon Cancer Symptoms 11 Ways To Improve Indoor Air Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma What Kind of Belly Fat Do You Have? Heart health was also high on your list of concerns, as evidenced by the 4th most-read story about a chief risk factor for heart disease: belly fat. Is Your Belly Fat Subcutaneous or Visceral? 8 Tips For a Healthier Heart 7 Rules of Heart-Healthy Eating 5 Easy Towel Stretches For Flexibility Keeping muscles and joints limber is super important for preventing aches, pains and injuries―and it can also improve your sense of well-being. And what easier prop to use than A Towel For 5 Flexibility Stretches? 15 Worst Things To Say To Someone Who Is Depressed How To Tell If You Have a Drinking Problem Ahhh, Sweet Sleep. 10 Ways To Get Better Shut-Eye Good, sound sleep was also of utmost importance this year, for obvious reasons: sleeping is awesome! Unfortunately, truly restful sleep isn't always easy to come by, so to help, we've got these 10 Ways To Sleep Better Tonight and Always. The Best Exercises For Balance Top 3 Toenail Problems Related Searches Improve Health Care Health and Exercise Health Conditions Health It Health Signs Featured Articles 10 Steps To a Healthy New Year Cervical Cancer Symptoms You Should Know The Best Exercise Program For a Strong Heart How Much Sleep Do You Need Each Night? Top Signs of IBS Could You Have Celiac Disease?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Let's Just All Get Along!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor If you traveled for the holidays, hopefully you're all safe and sound at your destinations (or are soon-to-arrive). Now the next step is just to enjoy your time with loved ones--no bickering! If that's not always easy when dealing with years-old family resentments or other drama, we've got a plan to help you have the best, most stress-free holiday possible. So if you celebrate, Merry Christmas! How To Handle Family Conflict If you still begrudge Jane for always getting away with the things you were punished for, or your brother's arrogant comments make you want to throw darts at him--take a deep breath and learn How To Prevent Conflict From Bubbling Up To a Full-Blown Argument. The Best Ways To Deal With Difficult People Strengthen Your Bonds and Relationships Search Related Topics:  holiday stress  happy holidays  family stress Stay Active To Blow Off Steam Keeping everyone busy is a great way to avoid family squabbles. Better yet is to get everyone moving--they'll forget about those old grievances in a flash (at least temporarily). Family Fitness Tips For a Quarrel-Free Celebration Holiday Party Games To Keep Everyone In Line The Best Toys To Keep Kids Active Search Related Topics:  family time  winter holidays  holiday fitness DO Talk About This Rather than rehashing old disagreements or dwelling on someone's unnecessary criticisms, use this time while everybody's together to Make a Record Of Your Family's Medical History. How To Spot Signs of Dementia at Family Gatherings What NOT To Say If You're One of the Elders Present Search Related Topics:  family medical history  genetics  medical records Take Time For Yourself Though you may feel as if you have to spend every second with family, it won't kill you to miss Uncle Bob's 89th narration of how he spent one Christmas with a bunch of reindeer. To stay sane and healthy, step away and Squeeze In One Of These 10-Minute Workouts. 5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Beat Holiday Stress Keep Running While Visiting Relatives Search Related Topics:  timsesaver workouts  short workouts  exercise for weight loss Related Searches Health Clinics Health Care Policies Nutrition and Health Medical Health Plans Health Screen Featured Articles Coping With Loneliness During the Holidays Dealing With Loss at Christmastime Last-Minute Gifts That Keep Giving How To Manage Holiday Stress 5 Easy Lower-Back Exercises Delicious Low-Carb Egg Nog Recipe   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Travel Safe and Stress-Free This Holiday

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Hittin' the road this holiday? Whether by boat, plane, train, automobile or horseback, a little preparation can go a long way in ensuring a healthy, safe and stress-free trip―including upon arrival. So take a moment to cover your bases before you embark, and then...bon voyage! Don't Get Sick! The last thing you want to add to an hours-long drive or flight―or once you arrive for jollymaking―is an annoying head cold or debilitating stomach flu. To safeguard against such unpleasantries, know how to Stay Healthy While You Travel. Tips For Traveling With a Health Challenge Going Abroad? Read This First Search Related Topics:  hand washing  hand sanitizer  public health Stay Comfy En Route Sitting for hours all cramped in an airplane seat can lead to cricks and pains that could last for days. Prevent pangs with some in-flight movement and stretches (most won't even annoy your seatmate). Airplane Yoga: The Best Stretches For Travel How To Avoid An In-Flight Medical Emergency Travel Tips For People With Arthritis Search Related Topics:  yoga vacation  yoga sequences  Protect Your Back In addition to nasty neck cricks, bad sitting posture or heavy luggage―not to mention stress―can all put pressure on your spinal area. Avoid spasms and strain with these Tips For Healthy Back Travel. 5 Easy Exercises For Low-Back Pain Take Yoga On Vacation Search Related Topics:  pain management  activities of daily living  back exercises Stay Active On the Road Once you reach your destination, a little exercise can work out those travel-induced kinks and help prevent what stress may come (family-related, too). And you don't even need a jump rope. The No-Equipment-Needed Travel Workout Tips To Keep Running While You're Away 7 Ways To Find Running Routes When Traveling Search Related Topics:  travel workouts  no equipment workouts  resistance band workouts Related Searches Holiday Air Travel Travel Health Stress and Health Stress Manage Help with Stress Featured Articles Win a Laptop From About.com! Enter Now! Will a Metal Implant Set Off Security Detectors? How To Manage Holiday Stress Quick Ways To Stay Active at Holiday Time How To Spot Dementia at Family Gatherings Practice Pilates Anywhere   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: It's the Perfect Time For a Flu Shot!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Thinking about getting a flu shot but afraid it's too late? Well, it's not! In fact, National Influenza Vaccination Week―falling just before the holidays―is the perfect time to safeguard yourself (and thereby loved ones) against what nasty germs may come. And since flu season extends into spring, we've got a long way to go till we're in the flu-germ clear. So get your vaccine and don't get sick! What to Expect From the 2013-2014 Flu Season While it's impossible to predict the exact start and end dates of any flu season, it typically lasts from October through April, peaking in February or March. For info about this year's strains and what's happening in your area, here's All You Need to Know About the 2013-2014 Flu. Flu Shots 101: What You Should Know Don't Like Shots? No Problem! Try Another Vaccine Option Search Related Topics:  flu shots  flu symptoms  flu treatments The Scariest Virus That No One's Afraid Of Think you don't need a flu shot? Well, it's possible you won't be one of the up-to 49,000 people in the U.S. who die from the flu each year, or that you won't end up hospitalized like more than 200,000 people do each year. Just sayin', The Flu is No Joke. How Flu Shots Work Natural Ways To Prevent Colds and the Flu Search Related Topics:  flu symptoms  flu shots  flu high risk groups Flu Shots Ror High-Risk Groups While flu shots are now recommended for everyone over 6 months of age, certain groups of people, such as pregnant women and those with heart disease or asthma, are at greater risk for flu-related complications. So it's particularly important to Find Out If You're In a High-Risk Group. Why You Need a Flu Shot If You're Over 50 Celiac Patients Are At Higher Risk of Hospitalization From Flu Search Related Topics:  flu shots  flu symptoms  cold and flu complications The Truth About Flu Shot Side-Effects You hear it every year: someone got sick after getting a flu shot. Or the flu shot doesn't work―you got sick even after getting vaccinated. But is any of it true? The Flu Vaccine: Separating Fact From Myth Do Flu Shots Increase or Decrease the Risk of Alzheimer's? Who Should NOT Get a Flu Shot Search Related Topics:  the flu  flu shots  h1n1 Related Searches Walk Health Clinic Family Health Dental Health Center Environmental Health Health Chiropractic Featured Articles Should Colon Cancer Patients Get a Flu Shot? How the Flu Affects Those Over 65 Top Alcohol and Drug Stories of 2013 Anti-Aging Circuit Workout For Men 5 Ways To Be More Optimistic Meditation For Beginners   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement