Essential Self-Care for Arthritis (May) If you have arthritis, taking your medication and following your doctor’s orders are essential. But self-care can be just as important in your daily and long-term management of the disease.

Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain (Apr.) Chronic pain — pain that lasts longer than six months — afflicts some 50 million Americans and is the third most common health problem in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer.

Helping Your Child Live With Asthma (Mar.) Parents typically make two common errors when a child has asthma.

Stopping Heart Disease in Its Tracks (Feb.) Adopting healthful habits and working with your doctor to manage chronic conditions that increase your risk for heart disease can keep you from being among the thousands of Americans who will die of heart attacks this year.

The Importance of Early Screening for Chronic Disease (Jan.) If you hear an ominous grinding noise every time you hit the brake pedal, chances are you’ll have a mechanic check your car’s brakes right away. Few people would keep on driving when there’s a risk for brake failure.

When to Call the Doctor for Chronic Disease Problems (Dec.) Once you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes, one of the best things you can do to help keep your condition under control is work closely with your physician.