January 2, 2023
January – Healthy Living
Home Gym on a Shoe-String You don’t need to break the bank to break a sweat. If you are on a budget, follow these simple steps for an effective workout at home. Cardiovascular activity Cardio exercises help you lose weight,... read more
November 30, 2022
December – Happy Healthy Holidays!
Stay stress-free this holiday season Stress piles up around the holidays. What should be a time of peace, joy, and giving can become a time of hurrying, rushing, and worrying. It’s important to find a way to balance holiday stress... read more
November 1, 2022
November – Diabetes
Oral Care with Diabetes People with diabetes are more at risk of oral disease than people without diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to maintain good oral care to reduce your risk of mouth problems such as gingivitis. Common... read more
October 4, 2022
October – Cold & Flu
Why do I need a flu shot if it doesn’t protect me from COVID-19 While the flu shot won’t protect you from COVID-19, it’s important to protect yourself from influenza to avoid what’s been called a “twindemic” (overlapping pandemics of... read more
September 2, 2022
September 2022 – Arthritis: A Term for Many Disorders
Arthritis is a general term for several chronic and painful joint disorders. It affects people in different ways, depending on the type. The two most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about 1% of the population. People of any age... read more
July 26, 2022
August 2022 – Nutrition and Fitness
What to Eat Before, During, and After a Workout Everybody knows that you need to eat the right things if you want to stay healthy and fit. But what are the “right things”? What does your body need in order... read more
July 11, 2022
July 2022 – Sun Care / Healthy Skin
Protect Your Skin From 3 Summertime Rashes Heat rash Identify it: Expose human skin to hot weather and heat rash is always a possibility. Heat rash happens when sweat ducts become blocked. Sweat can get blocked in several ways –... read more
June 2, 2022
June 2022 – Stroke
How likely am I to have a stroke? You may be wondering “Am I at risk for a stroke?” Find out by learning about stroke risk factors (things that increase your stroke risk). Stroke risk factors you can’t control Some... read more
May 3, 2022
May – Heart Health
Blood Pressure: Out of Sight, Out of Mind? You can’t see it, you can’t feel it… sometimes it’s hard to believe your high blood pressure is really there! But what you can’t feel can hurt you. Here’s what high blood... read more
April 1, 2022
April – Cancer / Oral Health
Oral care and cancer treatment Cancer treatment can affect your oral health, even if you are not being treated specifically for the mouth. Radiation therapy to the neck and head area and chemotherapy help treat cancer, but they can also... read more
March 2, 2022
March – Travel
Travelling During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the COVID-19 situation evolves, you may have found yourself browsing travel websites and vlogs more than just a few times. Here are a few tips to consider while you’re making plans for your next... read more
February 3, 2022
