More Healthy Tips Start Healthy Sleep Habits Getting enough rest is important to your child’s performance in school. Staying up late and sleeping late is the norm during the summer. A few weeks before school starts, help your child slowly change their sleep schedule so it fits going to school. Watch That Backpack! Lugging around …
Lose That Weight Forever Consider Bariatric Surgery If You’re Seriously Overweight Are you overweight? Chances are pretty good that you are. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, two out of three Americans are overweight. Being overweight is a risk factor for a wide range of health issues, from heart disease, high blood pressure and high …
Lock Your Medications Simple Steps Can Prevent Accidents and Abuse The abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications is on the rise among children and teenagers. Every day, more than 2,500 teenagers abuse a prescription drug for the first time. And seven of the top 10 abused substances by teenagers are pharmaceutical drugs. If you …
Live What You Learn What’s the best way to meet the many health challenges of growing old? Losing weight may be hard, but it’s not rocket science. The goal is simple: burn more calories than you eat. It all comes down to having a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. Healthy Diet Almost everyone knows …
Live What You Learn An annual mammogram is your best defense against breast cancer. Yet all too often, women find excuses not to have one. Do any of the following excuses sound familiar? “I’m Too Busy” – Instead of viewing this annual checkup as a chore, make it a fun day for you and your …
Know Your Risks—And Ease Your Mind Understanding The Six Greatest Health Risks for Women This Mother’s Day (May 11) kicks off National Women’s Health Week. It’s the perfect time for women to become more knowledgeable about their health risks. After all, it’s only when you know your health risks that you can take steps to …
Heart-Healthy Recipe Eating heart-healthy food doesn’t mean you have to your neglect your taste buds. No matter what you’re cooking—meats, vegetables, salads, soups, even desserts—you can make sure your food is good for your heart by choosing a recipe that’s low in saturated fats, total fat, cholesterol and sodium. Here’s one that your family is …
Heart Disease and Women: The Surprising Statistics Most people have the mistaken impression that heart disease is a health problem that affects mainly men. But here’s the chilling fact: heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. Just consider these surprising statistics about women and heart disease: • Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of …
HEALTHY HABITS (8-page version) Walk Your Way to Good Health When it comes to improving your health, your fitness and your vitality, walking may be the perfect exercise. By becoming a regular walker, you lower your risk for diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer and a host of other diseases. You also increase your aerobic capacity, your …
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Want To Stop Smoking? The Day To Start Is November 19. Here’s a quick question: What’s the single most important change many of you can make to improve your long-term health? The answer: STOP SMOKING. But stopping is easier said than done. Smoking is very addictive, and quitting is extremely difficult. How …
