Nutrition and MyPlate: Oils
Oils are fats that are liquid at room temperature. This food group includes oils you cook with, plus foods that are mostly oil, such as mayonnaise and salad dressing. Read on to learn more about oils.
Nutrition and MyPlate: Dairy
The dairy group includes foods that are made from milk and are also high in calcium (a nutrient that builds strong bones). If you're lactose-intolerant or allergic to milk, there are other ways to get calcium too. Read on for more details.
Nutrition and MyPlate: Protein Foods
This group includes foods that are high in protein. Protein helps the body build new cells and keeps tissues healthy. Most Americans get enough protein without even trying. It can be harder for vegetarians, but plenty of nonmeat foods are rich in protein, too.
Healthy Eating on the Go
Wherever your family goes, healthy eating can still be easy for you and fun for your kids. Here are tips to make smart choices while you're out.
Colorectal Surgery: Recovering in the Hospital and at Home
After your surgery, you will be moved to a recovery room. Here you will be carefully watched. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing will be checked. You'll also get pain medicine to keep you comfortable. When you're ready, you'll be moved to a normal hospital room. You'll then be watched closely to be sure you're healing well. Your hospital stay may last from a few days to a week, or longer. Once home, follow instructions to help make sure you have a full recovery.
Using a Nebulizer (Adult)
A nebulizer turns medicine into a mist. You breathe the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To use your nebulizer, follow these steps.
Staging Colorectal Cancer
Staging cancer determines if it has spread, and if so, how far. Knowing the cancer stage helps the healthcare provider make the best treatment plan.
Having Rectal Surgery
Read on for details about rectal surgery, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
Walking for Fitness
Fitness walking has something for everyone, even people who are already fit. Walking is 1 of the safest ways to condition your body aerobically. It can boost energy, help you lose weight, and reduce stress.
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation of the body tissues. This leads to small lumps called granulomas.