Make 2018 the year that you take care of yourself. What are your resolutions? We want to hear them.
“Tip 1. Make an appointment for a check-up, vaccination, or screening. Regular oral and medical exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better”
See more tips here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/newyear/index.html
This is a great article on how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold. Anyone else ask this question all the time? It is important to know the signs of when you need to see a doctor.
“Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age, but some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease),pregnant women, and young children.”
Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/symptoms.htm
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Are you concerned with the potential of having diabetes? This is a wonderful resource to find out if you are at risk for diabetes.
Read more and take the test here: https://doihaveprediabetes.org/
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“Does sugar, which makes all things delicious, lead to cancer?
A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may explain the relationship between sugar and malignant tumors, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. The nine-year research project may even influence personal medicine and diets for cancer patients, the authors concluded. The study begins by looking closely at cancer cells’ appetite for sugar.”
Read more here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/27/health/sugar-cancer-relationship-study/index.html
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“Don’t let your health get tricked this Halloween! Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy.
1. Get Moving
Carve out time to be active this Halloween – between get-togethers and trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Take a walk and do some weight training to help you feel good!
Regular physical activity can help control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and some cancers, improve mental health and mood, and increase your chance of living longer.
2. Eat Well
Don’t spend this Halloween filling up on junk food and sweets. Give yourself and your guests healthier choices and nutritious treats.
Fruits and vegetables are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.
3. Keep Your and Your Family’s Bite Healthy
Keep Halloween candy at bay. Care for teeth the right way – brush with a flouride toothpaste each and every day.
Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.
4. Play it Safe
Take precautions to stay safe while trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Watch out for cars, use reflective gear, walk with a group, and carry a flash light.
Check out CDC’s Injury Center for tips to stay safe at home, on the road, and at play.
5. Scare Away the Flu and Colds
Don’t get spooked by the flu, wash your hands frequently and get a flu vaccine, too!
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones and learn about good health habits that can help stop germs.
6. Don’t Be a Zombie
Sleep is important – even on Halloween! Adults need 7-8 hours each night. It’s best for staying healthy and helping the disease fight!
Insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
7. Be Afraid of Smoking
Keep your Halloween activities smoke and tobacco free. Being smoke free is the way to be!
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases. Get help to quit smoking.”
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Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/Features/halloweenhealth/index.html
