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Learn about common respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu, and what you can do to prevent them.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.

You are having lung surgery. To evaluate your lungs and nearby areas, tests may be done. You may have had some of these tests. Others may be scheduled before your surgery. Your healthcare provider uses the information gathered during these tests to help plan your surgery and treatment.

Plaque is a sticky coating of bacteria and other substances that forms on your teeth and gums. It can cause two serious problems: tooth decay and gum disease. These problems damage the teeth and gums, and may even lead to tooth loss.

Aspirin is a blood-thinning medicine. It helps keep blood clots from forming. Learn how it's used to treat atherosclerosis.

Cilostazol is a medicine that can relieve leg pain caused by claudication, a common symptom of PAD. Here's how the medicine works and what you should know before taking it.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can happen after you go through an extreme trauma, such as a car crash or combat. With PTSD, you constantly relive the trauma through nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. Therapy (also called counseling) is a very helpful treatment for PTSD.

Treatment can help your child develop physically and emotionally. This sheet gives you tips on how to prepare your child for these important treatments.

Try the cat and cow exercise to help strengthen your back muscles.