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Healthy Living Spotlight: Practicing Medication Safety
April 20, 2021
Medications are often an essential part of healing from illness or injury and managing ongoing conditions. They can also create a serious risk to your health and the health of others when improperly disposed of or used incorrectly. You can practice safe medication habits by taking some simple steps.
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 7, 2021
Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
February 26, 2021
When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider, and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health –...
read moreHeart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 23, 2021
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health.
read moreMinutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 23, 2021
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die...
read moreHeart Health at Any Age
February 23, 2021
Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember...
read moreGot Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2021
As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity.
read moreWe Heart Dessert
February 23, 2021
How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence.
read moreSleeping Beauty
February 23, 2021
Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens...
read moreYour Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 23, 2021
Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s...
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