Seasonal flu
Seasonal influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (the nose, throat, lungs). Unlike other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, flu can cause severe illness and complications.

Recipes for change
The food system influences our ability to access, buy and eat healthy foods — from what’s sold in grocery stores in restaurants, to what’s available at school and on the job, to the way in which our food is grown and processed, the food system matters.

Overweight and obesity
Both are labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.

Breastfeeding
Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Here are frequently asked questions, recommendations and information on a variety of other breastfeeding topics.

What sort of life insurance you need?
Water is is involved in every function of the body. It's in every cell, tissue and organ of the body. In this section you'll learn why getting enough water everyday is important for your health.

Meeting your daily fluid needs
Water is is involved in every function of the body. It's in every cell, tissue and organ of the body. In this section you'll learn why getting enough water everyday is important for your health.

Stress and how to cope
We all feel stressed, frazzled or depressed from time to time. But when is it too much? Taking care of your mental, emotional and spiritual health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Learn how stress, grief and mental illness can affect you. 

Hazards of being obese
If you are over or underweight the more are the risks of you having health issues now and in the future. The BMI is a number that is determined using a person’s height and weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to lead a long, happy and healthy life.

Losing weight the right way
It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping the lost weight off than those who do it drastically or quicker.

Seasonal flu
Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Here are frequently asked questions, recommendations, statistics as well as information on a variety of other breastfeeding topics.

Heart attack and related conditions
The term "heart disease" refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Preventing weight gain
It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off.

Nutrition for Everyone
Sometimes it seems that way with dietary advice, as if things are always changing. While it's true that the fields of diet and nutrition are areas of evolving research, there are some basic concepts you can keep in mind. By knowing these basics, you'll be able to sort through dietary advice.

A useful measure of overweight
BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers.

General information about pension
You may be able to enjoy flexible retirement, if in an occupational pension scheme you can continue working while drawing your pension. There are a number of rules that can influence your retirement planning. Here's a basic overview of how they could affect you.