Category: Healthy People
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Know Your Cholesterol
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. Take some time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals. More than 102 million American adults (20 years […]
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Why Vaccines are So Important
Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children, and teens from 16 potentially harmful diseases. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly – especially in infants and young children. Immunizations have had an enormous impact on improving the health of children in the United States. […]
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide is a health issue. In the U.S., suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. Nine out of ten people who die by suicide, have a mental health condition contributing to their death. Mental health treatment can prevent suicides. What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs […]
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June is Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country in the month of June with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. If your community has such an event, take some time for a visit. Take charge of your health, gents. The sooner you do it, the better. TOP […]
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Smoking and Oral Health
Most people know smoking can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many people don’t realize the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums, and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth cancer. The gums are affected because smoking […]
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Get Out and Garden
Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical activity, beautify the community, and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. If you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety should always be a priority. Gardening is an excellent way to get physical activity. Active people are less likely than inactive people […]
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CRC Awareness Month
WHAT IS CRC? Colorectal cancer, or CRC, occurs when abnormal cells form tumors in normal tissues of the intestines and digestive system. The exact type of “colon” or “rectal” cancer depends on where the abnormal cells first begin and how fast they grow and spread. The main difference between these two cancers is where the […]
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Eating Healthy in the Winter
Look around your produce department during winter. The zucchinis are small and depressing, the berries are overpriced, and there’s not a peach in sight. However, there are several nutritious seasonal options which will provide you with the exact nutrients you need during the colder months: immunity-boosting vitamins to ward off the common cold and flu […]
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Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season
Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid January, when families gather, parties are scheduled, and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury free throughout the season. “Angel hair,” made from spun glass, can irritate your eyes and skin; always wear gloves or […]
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