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New Resource for Alzheimer’s & Related DementiasAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. A new website from the National Institue on Aging offers information and resources on these conditions as well as resources for living with dementia, caregivers, and clinical trials.
When Should You Get Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose?The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines help your body protect itself against the virus that causes COVID-19 infection. They are given in a series of two doses. The recommended time between doses:
You need both doses to be fully vaccinated. Learn more.
LGBTQ+ Health ResourcesThe LGBTQ+ community can face additional barriers to accessing healthcare because of their sexual orientation. The fear of stigma can prevent LGBTQ+ identifying people from scheduling regular health examinations and screenings. This puts them at a higher risk of not being diagnosed with or treated for serious health conditions including cancer, mental health problems, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. Find resources on specific health issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community and health services including hotlines, referral services, and local health centers.
A Tennis Stars Advice for Living with Rheumatoid ArthritisTennis great Caroline Wozniacki was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at age 28. Read about her struggle to find the correct diagnosis and her advice for controlling stress and staying healthy in the NIH MedlinePlus magazine.
Iodine is EssentialIodine is a trace element and a nutrient that is needed for cells to change food into energy and for normal thyroid function. Your body does not make iodine so it must come from your diet. Good sources of iodine include seafood, dairy products, kelp, and iodized salt.
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