Popular Health Topics
Below is a list of popular health topics. From this page, you can access additional resources for more information. If you need more assistance with your health concern, please call or visit one of our Health Education Centers
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease and Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Depression
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
Diabetes (Type 2/Adult Onset)
Diabetes is a rapidly growing health problem. Learn how to lead a healthy life and avoid complications.
Learn more about:
- The Basic Facts of Diabetes
- Diabetes, Risks, Symptoms and What You Can Do
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Heart Disease and Cholesterol
Narrowing of the arteries leading to the heart. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.
Learn more about:
- Heart Disease-Know Your Numbers
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests
- Overview of Heart Health
- Reducing your Risk – Eating a Healthy Diet
- Drinking and Your Health
- Eating Healthy
- Reducing Your Risk- Managing Your Stress
- Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day
- Tips for Picking the Right Activities
- Mediterranean Diet
Interactive Tool:
How Many Calories Did You Burn?
Heart Disease Resources
- Cholesterol
- Cooking with Herbs to Reduce Sodium
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH Diet)
- Dietary Fat Comparison
- Physical Activity
- Preventative Health Screenings
- Relaxation Skills
- Triglycerides
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
High blood pressure increases your chances of having a stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms that you can feel.
Learn more about:
- Cooking With Herbs to Reduce Sodium
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH Diet)
- Heart Healthy Resources
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Booklet (from Nat’l Institutes of Health)
- Medications
- Physical Activity
- Relaxation Skills
- What Foods Do You Eat?
Hypertension Resources
- Reducing Your Risk- Managing Your Stress
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Depression
Depression is a common treatable condition that affects more than 36 million Americans. Most people who seek help do find ways to feel better.
Learn more about:
- Depression & Seniors
- Teen Depression
- Postpartum Depression & Baby Blues
- Managing Your Depression
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. Find out about common types of cancer and learn more about strategies and for coping with this disease.
Learn more about:
Breast Cancer Resources
- American Cancer Society
- Lotsa Helping Hands
- National Cancer Institute: Coping with Cancer
- OncoLink
- Breast Cancer Workshop
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and one of the most preventable cancers.
Learn more about:
Colorectal Cancer Resources
- American Cancer Society
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Lung Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, and is the most common cause of cancer deaths in men. Tobacco use significantly increases the risk of lung cancer.
Learn more about:
Lung Cancer Resources
- American Cancer Society
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages and most men don’t know they have it until they are examined.
Learn more about:
- Prostate Cancer
- Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
- Exams and Tests
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the skin. Most skin cancers are the nonmelanoma type. There are two main types of nonmelanoma skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
Learn more about:
Skin Cancer Resources
- American Cancer Society
- Living Well Classes-Sacramento Area – Browse the many classes and programs to inspire you in the Sacramento Area Kaiser Permanente facilities.
