You or your children may look healthy and still have high levels of lead in your blood. To be sure, have a blood test done by a healthcare provider. You can also have your home, soil, and water tested.

The more you regularly rely on alcohol to relax you or make you feel good, the closer you move toward addiction. If you decide you are on the path to addiction, you can take action to change your behavior.

Dealing with stress isn't easy. And being tired or in pain can make stress worse. Learning to control stress does take effort. But reducing stress can help you stay healthy.

Only you can decide whether to tell others about your condition. You may feel that your health is a private matter. Maybe you have a hard time deciding who to tell and how much to say. Or, you might find that talking makes you feel better. The choice is yours.

Your healthcare provider will work with you to set up a treatment plan. The plan may include medicines. It might also include ways to find emotional support. To feel more healthy and in control, do your best to follow your plan.

Sometimes change brings unexpected rewards. This is a good time to look for all the ways you can be involved in life. Challenge yourself. Don't be afraid, or think of yourself as limited.

If you have a chronic health condition, you have a problem that may not go away over time. Heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and diabetes are just a few of the chronic conditions that exist. Right now, these conditions have no known cure. But you can take an active role in managing your health.

Feeling better won't happen overnight. Know that you will feel better with time, as long as you let yourself grieve. Grieving helps you heal since it is a normal part of the healing process.

Losing someone you care about is painful. Grief is the emotional reaction that follows. It’s a normal process, with both physical and emotional signs. But even with major life changes, such as the loss of a spouse or parent, you can face the loss and move on.

Here are warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.