Health and Wellness
Rethink Your Drink
Sugary drinks are the leading source of Added Sugars in the American diet. These sweetened liquids include regular soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened waters. Read nutrition labels and stay informed so that you can optimize your best health needs.
Food Safety Myths and Facts
National Food Safety Education Month is September. It's a great time to learn about food safety, food-borne illnesses, and how to prevent food poisoning.
Improve Your Sleep
Adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Getting enough sleep isn't only about hours of sleep; it's also about quality sleeping habits so that you're well and rested when waking up.
AED Awareness and Sports Safety
According to Parent Heart Watch, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student athletes. When someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest , immediate CPR and the quick use of an AED can double or triple the person's chances of survival.
National Indoor Air Quality Month (October)
While it's not possible to eliminate all allergens inside of the home, you can reduce the number and your exposure to them - by making some simple changes.
What to Know About Getting a Mammogram
Mammograms (Breast X-Rays) are the best tests we have to fine breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Talk with your healthcare provider about when you should get a mammogram.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that happens during certain seasons of the year - most often fall or winter. It is thought that shorter days and less daylight may trigger a chemical change in the brain leading to symptoms of depression.
Great American Smokeout
Every year the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November (November 16, 2023), challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. The Great American Smokeout draws attention to preventing deaths and chronic illnesses caused by smoking.