July is Chronic Disease Month.

Millions of people live with chronic health conditions every day, with problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and lung conditions being very common, especially as people get older. While these conditions may not go away, there are ways to manage them to improve your quality of life.

Many chronic illnesses respond well to healthy lifestyle habits, routine medical care and paying attention to symptoms so you can address them before they become more serious.

Click here for some basic tips for managing some of the most common chronic health conditions.