When the weather heats up, more and more people like to be active outdoors. But before you lace up your shoes and head outside, think about how you can be prepared with the right equipment and proper stretching. Here are five tips to help ensure you'll remain active and safe throughout the summer months!

Ever wonder what the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is? Want to know what the common symptoms are? This easy to read infographic will give you the basic 411 on diabetes.

What is Achilles tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.

Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs. It's also common in middle-aged people who play sports, such as tennis or basketball, only on the weekends.

All about the Flu Vaccination

It’s that time of year again: flu season. Homes and workplaces across the country are already experiencing the first wave of influenza. Almost everybody gets infected with it at some point in their lives. For most, it amounts to a few days of the usual unpleasant symptoms: fever, sore throat, cough and body aches. But influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death.

"...the most innovative thing that I’ve seen in health care yet is a simple and proven idea – that kindness has the power to heal." Lloyd H. Dean has been profiled in Forbes. Learn more about the Dignity Health CEO and the latest on changes in health care on Forbes.com. ‪