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The "T" in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer) often used to go unnoticed, but it's important to know what it means to be transgender and how to support individuals who are gender diverse. Many people don't understand much about gender diversity, and that's okay. As long as you educate yourself about gender diversity and ask questions in a sensitive manner, you'll learn and be able to support someone in your life who is transgender or thinking about transitioning.

Chances are, you've seen at least one dramatic movie scene in which a man suddenly clutches his chest and falls to the floor. In real life, however, the heart attack victim could just as likely be a woman as heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S., and the scene may not be nearly as dramatic. 

The fact is, while men and women can and often do experience the "classic" heart attack symptoms of severe chest tightness and pressure, with the pain radiating down the left arm, women are more likely to have other, more subtle signs. 

They include:

There's no better time than during Heart Month to get to know your heart a little better (and learn a few ways to keep it healthy)! After all, it's the only one you have. The most important step you can take to protect your heart is understanding your own individual risks for heart disease. 

Take a free heart health risk assessment.

Why is it more difficult for women to lose weight, and easier for us to gain weight, as we hit midlife? Let's figure it out. 

While changing hormone levels play a role, a major culprit in midlife weight gain is the loss of muscle mass that naturally comes with aging, a condition called sarcopenia. If you're physically inactive, you can lose as much as three to five percent of your muscle mass each decade after age 30. 

For those who enjoy running outdoors even during colder days, it's important to ensure your knees are prepared for winter. No one wants achy knees. For people who already have knee problems, outdoor winter running can increase pain and lead to possible injury. Know how to avoid knee pain in the winter by following these tips:

While getting older may be unavoidable, there are still many things we can do to ensure the healthiest possible journey into our golden years. Read on for some important advice women should take.

Screenings: Early Detection Saves Lives

It's true. Certain cancers are more easily cured, even prevented, when found early. Other conditions or risk factors are more easily managed when we get them under control sooner rather than later. These are important screenings to undergo:

Finding breast cancer at its earliest stage gives you the best chance for a cure. And mammography has long been the gold standard when it comes to screening and early detection of breast lumps long before they can be felt. 

Three-dimensional (3D) mammography, or breast tomosynthesis, is a revolutionary tool in the fight against breast cancer with its ability to capture even more detailed breast images than traditional 2D mammograms. This is important because better imaging leads to earlier diagnosis, and a better chance for a cure. 

If you or a loved one has a disability that affects or limits your mobility, balance, or endurance, it's important to know that there are still many ways you can stay active and reap the health benefits that come from physical movement and exercise. 

Here is a roundup of ways to keep yourself or someone you care about moving:

The last time you had a prescription filled, chances are it was for a generic drug, a medication that's biologically equal to a brand-name drug in terms of dosage, safety, strength, quality, performance characteristics, the way it's taken and should be used. 

In fact, a record 86% of prescriptions dispensed in 2017 were for generic drugs versus brand-name drugs according to IQVIA, one of the world's largest contract research organizations. 

Why, exactly, are generic medications so popular?