• Get the Lowdown on 'My Plate'

    The MyPlate plan is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. It can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of  calories and fat. Get the scoop on this simple and effective way to eat better.

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  • Finding Support for Emotional Issues

    Everyone has ups and downs, or feels anger and deep sadness at times. But how do you know when it's time to get help? Or where to turn?

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  • Understanding UTIs

    Don't be embarrassed: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health problem that affects millions of  people each year. Here's what you need to know.

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WELLNESS CENTER
Nutrition

Could your diet use a nutritional tune-up? A healthful diet has many benefits and it doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Add color to your plate with fresh fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains and low-fat dairy, and keep an eye on your portion size. Aim for balance, variety, flexibility and moderation.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience focuses on your brain and nervous system, which make up your body’s complex and marvelous command center.

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.

    INTERACTIVE TOOLS

    Many Americans take vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements every day without knowing enough to ensure optimum results.

    BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

    This assessment is valid for women between the ages of 21 and 69 who have had sexual intercourse at least once and who have not had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix.

      MULTIMEDIA

      Your heart is a pump that is responsible for delivering blood to all parts of your body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to nourish the cells, and veins transport oxygen-poor blood on its way back to the heart and lungs. This animation shows how the heart and circulatory system work.