Domestic violence happens in all communities to people of every age, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation and income. Abusers are not easy to spot. They often only abuse behind closed doors. Here are some, but not all, of the ways abusers try to control their partners.

A healthy relationship can do more than just make you happy. It can provide emotional support and a buffer against stress. For some people, a healthy relationship may even improve sleep patterns or blood pressure. In older people, social and romantic relationships have been shown to protect against physical decline and speed up recuperation time after hospitalization.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and persons with breasts: one out of eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer. Although you cannot prevent it, being screened for breast cancer and following the ABCs of breast health can lower your risk.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about HIV and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These FAQs address concerns related to COVID-19 and HIV and highlight how those with HIV can protect their health.