RSS feed for the Five Minutes or Less for Health Widget from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/family/ https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/images/cdclogo.jpg https://www.cdc.gov 95 61 en-US imtech@cdc.gov Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278308 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/activity/index.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases, including stroke and certain cancers. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278309 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/fruitsveggies/index.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a few minutes to learn more about prostate cancer. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278310 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/gearupforschool/index.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a few minutes to pay attention to your health and safety at your place of work. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278311 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/Worksafely/index.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take actions to be prepared for disasters of all sorts. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278312 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/beprepared/index.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle If you plan to ride in a boat, canoe, or other water vehicle, take a minute to protect yourself and others from drowning. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278313 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/preventdrownings/index.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278314 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/breastfeeding/index.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Vaccinations help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278315 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/getvaccinated/index.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Swim safely. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278316 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/swimming/index.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Buckle up. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278317 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/seatbelts/index.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Camp safely. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278318 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/camping/index.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Pregnant? Check for Group B Strep. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278319 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/groupbstrep/index.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:40:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Fireworks-related injuries are most common on July 4th and New Year's Eve. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278320 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/fireworks/index.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Housing conditions can significantly affect your health and safety. Take a few minutes to make your home safer. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278321 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/makeyourhomesafer/index.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Children are at high risk for injuries that can lead to death or disability, including burns, drownings, falls, poisonings, and road traffic injuries. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278322 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/protectyourkids/index.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=279111 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/summersavvy/index.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:45:00 EST Caregiver Disabilities Education & Training Family Health Prevention Research If you plan to travel, take a few minutes to figure out what you should do for a safe and healthy trip. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=279112 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/travelsafely/index.htm Tue, 26 May 2020 06:45:00 EST Caregiver Disabilities Education & Training Family Health Prevention Research Taking five-minute breaks from sitting at your desk, especially if you work with a computer, can have several benefits. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278273 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/takeabreak/index.htm Mon, 18 May 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a few minutes to protect your skin and help prevent diseases, including skin cancer and West Nile Virus. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278274 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/protectskin/index.htm Mon, 11 May 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day each year. Schedule a check-up and get preventive screenings. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278275 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/schedulecheckup/index.htm Mon, 04 May 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off or when a blood vessel bursts. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278276 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/strokesymptoms/index.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical activity, beautify the community, and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278277 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/gardensafely/index.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a minute to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278278 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/preventstd/index.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Do you know all the ways you should measure your child's growth? https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278279 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/watchformilestones/index.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Alcohol affects every organ in the body. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278280 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/limitalcohol/index.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Getting enough sleep helps prevent chronic diseases and promotes overall health. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278281 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/assesssleephabits/index.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body when eaten, breathed, injected, or absorbed through the skin. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278282 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/preventpoisonings/index.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Colon cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon (large intestine) or rectum (passageway that connects the colon to the anus). Take these steps to help lower your risk for colon cancer. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278283 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/preventcoloncancer/index.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Choose healthy meals and snacks at home, in restaurants, and on the go to help lower your chances for getting certain diseases and conditions. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278284 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/eathealthy/index.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278285 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/wearhelmet/index.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Learn how to help prevent infections in pregnancy and help keep you and your unborn baby safe. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278286 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/pregnancyinfections/index.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle This Valentine's Day, show your love the safe and healthy way. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278287 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/healthyvalentine/index.htm Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Whether you are pregnant, considering pregnancy, or already a new mom, here are a few tools to help keep you and your baby safe and healthy. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278288 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/pregnancytools/index.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Participate in National Wear Red Day by wearing red on the first Friday of every February. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278289 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/wearred/index.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle A person's chances of surviving a heart attack are increased if he/she seeks and receives emergency treatment as soon as possible. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278290 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/heartattack/index.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower narrow end of a woman's uterus (womb). https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278291 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/cervicalcancer/index.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Everyone needs the B vitamin, folic acid. But for women who can get pregnant, it is really important. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278292 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/folicacid/index.htm Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a few minutes to live a safer and healthier life. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278293 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/healthresolution/index.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and non-fatally injure someone every 2 minutes. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278294 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/dontdrinkanddrive/index.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Take a few minutes to give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others this holiday season. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278295 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/healthyholiday/index.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278296 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/staywarm/index.htm Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Wash hands often to lower the risk of spreading germs and getting sick. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278297 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/washhands/index.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278298 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/hivtest/index.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Everyone should have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278299 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/checkbatteries/index.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle To help protect yourself and others from foodborne illness, take a few minutes to ensure foods are safe. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278300 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/foodsafety/index.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Thanksgiving Day is National Family History Day. A family health history helps identify people who may be at a higher risk for some diseases. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278301 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/familyhistory/index.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:55:00 EDT Family Health Healthy Lifestyle It's time for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating! Take a few minutes to ensure children's safety. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278302 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/safehalloween/index.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Like all violence, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a learned behavior that can be changed or prevented. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278304 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/assessrelationships/index.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers and those around them. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278303 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/smokefree/index.htm Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278305 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/breastcancer/index.htm Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Healthy kids are likely to become healthy adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278306 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/kidshealthyhabits/index.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=278268&c=278307 https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/gynecologiccancer/index.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:55:00 EST Family Health Healthy Lifestyle