National Nutrition Month
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What is National Nutrition month? National Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The NNM campaign focuses on the…
The Importance of Pediatric Dental Health
Tooth decays is the most common chronic early childhood decease in the US. Learn about the impact of tooth decay and 3 reasons why you should fix Baby Teeth.
Heart Disease: It Can Happen At Any Age!
Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages. February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.
Heart disease—and the conditions that lead to it—can happen at any age. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking).
7 Easy Tips For a Healthy New Year
Trying to get back on track after holiday indulgences can be difficult. A little too much mulled wine followed by a greasy breakfast and holiday sweets can get us into an unhealthy rut. Here are some simple rules for getting back on track.
Drug & Alcohol Facts
This week is National Drug & Alcohol Facts week and a good time to make everyone aware of how common addiction is! Addiction is more common than many realize. There were approximately 20.6 million people in the United States over the age of 12 with an addiction in 2011.
Although most people don’t get the treatment they need, over 3 million people in 2011 received treatment for their addiction. Learn more about your treatment options today.
How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution
Are you making a resolution for 2019? Warning: More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year, they don’t have to be yours. Here’s how to identify the right resolution to improve your life, create a plan on how to reach it, and become part of the small group of people that successfully achieve their goal.
Steps to Stay Healthy This Winter
The winter season can be a challenging time for us to stay healthy. Days are shorter, the temperature drops, and we spend more time indoors breathing dry, recirculated air. Here are seven proven tips to help you stay healthy so you can enjoy and share this special time of year with family and friends.
5 Steps to Healthy Teeth
Taking good care of your teeth gives you a nice smile, but it also can keep you in good health. Poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications. Maintain a healthy set of teeth in just 5 easy oral hygiene steps!
Breast Cancer Signs: 5 Rarely Discussed Early Warning Signs
Breast Cancer Awareness month happens every October, which means the “Great Pink Push” is unleashed. Get those mammogram screenings and be aware of 5 early signs of breast cancer.
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Babies who are breastfed are generally healthier and achieve optimal growth and development compared to those who are fed formula milk. If the vast majority of babies were exclusively fed breastmilk in their first six months of life – it is estimated that the lives of at least 1.2 million children would be saved every year.