How to Read Your Health Checkup Results
Numerous numbers appear on the health checkup results. Understanding what each number means and the normal range can help you respond early.
Prevention Guides
Learn about preventing chronic conditions through early detection, health screenings, risk-factor awareness, and family health history.
About Prevention
Prevention includes reducing avoidable risks, finding health problems earlier, and knowing when new evidence or public health guidance may affect you. These articles translate current recommendations into clear questions and next steps.
Topics covered
- Age-based health screenings
- Family health history
- Vaccination guidance
- Current US health issues
What to Know if You Have a Family History of Chronic Disease
Family history is an important risk factor for chronic disease, but healthy lifestyle habits can help lower your risk.
Age-Specific Health Checkup Guide for Preventing Chronic Conditions
Required health check-up items vary depending on age. We organize the checkups you must undergo by age and the chronic diseases you need to watch out for.
How to Manage Multiple Chronic Conditions
More adults are living with two or more of high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. This guide outlines the values, lifestyle habits, and preparation steps to consider when managing multiple chronic conditions.
Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol: What Should You Manage First?
We explain what to check first when blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels are all high and the criteria for prioritizing treatment. Emergency signals, test preparation, lifestyle habits and medication management are all organized in one place.
How to Reduce Inflammation Through Everyday Food Choices
Learn how fiber-rich plants, healthy fats, and fewer ultra-processed foods can support overall health while knowing when inflammation needs care.
The Essential Health Screenings Every Adult Should Get by Age
Use this age-based guide to discuss preventive screenings, vaccines, and individual risks with a clinician—without relying on a one-size-fits-all list.
Fall 2026 Vaccine Update: What to Know About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV
A practical guide to the latest flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine recommendations for fall 2026, including guidance for older adults, children, and pregnancy.
Rabies Exposure Is Rising Across the U.S.—What to Do After a Bite or Scratch
The CDC is warning about increased reported rabies exposures across the United States. Learn what counts as an exposure and what to do immediately.
25 Years After 9/11, a Cancer Wave Is Still Growing—Who May Qualify for Care
CNN reports a growing cancer burden among people exposed after 9/11. Learn who the federal WTC Health Program serves and how to seek help.
Is Your Telehealth Data Private? What to Check Before Sharing Medical Information
Recent federal cases raise concerns about telehealth privacy, health-data sharing, subscriptions, and tracking tools. Learn what to check before signing up.