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You want your home to be a safe haven for your kids. Yet thousands of children are hurt or killed in home incidents. With a little care, many incidents can be prevented. This sheet gives you tips on keeping all areas of your home safe for children.

Always supervise your child in the water, even if he or she knows how to swim. And if possible, learn CPR.

This sheet describes possible tests used to diagnose and gather information about neurologic disorders in children. Your child’s doctor will tell you which of these tests your child's needs.

Transferring means moving between two surfaces (such as a bed and a wheelchair). Safe transferring is crucial to preventing falls. The type of transfer you will use depends on your overall health and strength. This sheet will describe one type of transfer, using a transfer board.

Learn how cholesterol affects your health and how lifestyle changes and medicines can help improve your cholesterol levels.

If you have diabetes, be careful with alcohol. Alcohol can affect how well you control your blood sugar (glucose) level. Read on to learn more about the risks of drinking alcohol. And find tips for staying safe when you drink.

To help manage your diabetes, you'll need to check your blood sugar level as directed by your healthcare provider. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels will help you track your blood sugar readings.

In combat, you were under a lot of stress. Being brave is standard practice. Anxiety is a healthy response to stress. But too much anxiety can be a problem. When anxiety becomes such a big part of your life, it's an anxiety disorder.

During an asthma flare-up, the lining of the airways swells even more and makes extra mucus. This makes the airways even narrower. The muscles around the airways also tighten, making it even harder for air to get in and out of the lungs.