Pneumonia - Prevention | NHLBI, NIH Pneumonia can be very serious and even life-threatening You can take a few steps to try and prevent it Vaccines can help prevent some types of pneumonia Good hygiene (washing your hands often), quitting smoking, and keeping your immune system strong by getting regular physical activity and eating healthy are other ways to lower your risk of getting pneumonia
Numbers to know for a healthy heart - NHLBI, NIH Every February, during American Heart Month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, researchers and public figures throughout the country step up their efforts to get the word out about what people can do to get – and keep – their hearts healthy
Eradicating Rheumatic Heart Disease - NHLBI, NIH How can rheumatic heart disease be prevented? Sustained funding, scientific collaborations, and community-focused outreach — including increased awareness — are all needed to eliminate rheumatic heart disease First, disease surveillance or identifying ways to track the spread of group A Streptococcus infection (group A strep) is essential
Insomnia - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH CBT-I is a 6- to 8-week treatment plan to help you learn how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer This is usually recommended as the first treatment option for long-term insomnia and can be very effective CBT-I can be done by a doctor, nurse, or therapist; you can do it in person, by telephone, or online It involves the following parts: Cognitive therapy helps you feel less nervous
Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started Factsheet - NHLBI, NIH Get Started! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can help you reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors Take action to protect your heart by following these tips
The Heart Truth® | NHLBI, NIH Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States But you can do a lot to protect your heart
What Is Pneumonia? - NHLBI, NIH Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes your air sacs to fill up with fluid or pus Learn about the causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment for pneumonia
Congenital Heart Defects - Screening and Prevention - NHLBI, NIH Can congenital heart defects be prevented? While you cannot always prevent a congenital heart defect, you can take steps to lower your baby’s risk Avoid certain medicines if you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant Talk to your doctor about what medicines you take and ask which are safe to take during pregnancy
Newborn Breathing Conditions - Causes and Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH Premature birth or problems during labor and delivery can raise the risk of having a newborn with a breathing condition Though not all conditions can be prevented, there are some medicines and devices that can help prevent breathing conditions in newborns