Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Cardiovascular disease is active in almost everyone to some degree, affecting some people faster than others, depending upon your risk factors and lifestyle habits. There is something you can do, however, to decrease your risk for heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular illnesses. Many technologies have been developed to help you assess your risk so you can take steps toward prevention. Read More >>

Cancer Prevention
Tobacco use, physical inactivity, obesity and poor nutrition are major, preventable causes of cancer and other diseases in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Various screening tests have been developed to help you detect cancer early on when chances of successful treatment are greatest. Read More >>

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
According to the American Lung Association, smoking is still the greatest preventable cause of death in the United States, claiming an estimated 440,000 American lives each year. Even if all Americans people stopped smoking tomorrow, millions of people would still suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and from lung cancer caused by smoking. The health benefits of quitting smoking are numerous, yet few people can quit permanently without help. Read More >>

Diabetes
Before developing type 2 diabetes, people almost always have higher than normal blood glucose levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, 54 million people in the United States have this “pre-diabetic” condition. Although pre-diabetes is serious, you can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in your diet and by exercising. Preventive testing can also help you understand whether or not you have pre-diabetes. Read More >>

Arthritis & Chronic Joint Problems
Arthritis and chronic joint symptoms are together the nation’s number one cause of disability, affecting nearly 1 of every 3 U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Arthritis Foundation, in partnership with the CDC, is committed to identifying the millions of Americans with arthritis and chronic joint symptoms and helping them manage their conditions. Early intervention is critical to identifying and treating these conditions so you can enjoy an active life and avoid future limitations. Read More >>

Preventing Other Chronic Diseases
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. cannot effectively control escalating health care costs without addressing the problem of chronic diseases and how to prevent them. Read More >>