Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight as a child increases the risk of being overweight or having obesity as an adolescent and young adult. Being overweight or having obesity can also lead to serious problems: Asthma Type 2 diabetes Sleep problems Heart disease Bone and joint problems Being overweight or having obesity…
3 Things Every Man Should Do Now Canyonlands Healthcare encourages men to take control of their health and serve as an example to younger generations by teaching healthy habits. Get a physical. Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable. Checking blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA (a screening test…
Tools for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Action Guide for Every Day Living Begin by visiting this Action Guide published by Mental Health America. You can improve your personal well-being by making small changes such as self-care, setting boundaries and reaching out for support. The Action Guide provides resources to help you feel empowered…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men younger than 50 years old and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the same age group, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer cases among adults ages 20-49 is increasing and is…
The Top 3 Risks for Heart Disease Heart disease can happen at any age. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top 3 risks for heart disease. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. The…
8 Healthy Tips for the Holidays Wishing you Happy Holidays! As we enjoy the holiday season, here are a few healthy reminders: Wash your hands often to help prevent the spread of colds and flu. Cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly. Rethink holiday drinking. Alcohol may encourage aggression or violence by disrupting…
Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Health Condition 1 in 5 Americans currently live with a mental health condition. More than 51 million adults in the United States face the reality of managing a mental illness every day. Common Signs to Watch For Everyone can feel overwhelmed, confused, or experience anger, grief or guilt. Trying…
Diabetes Prevention: How to Get Started According to the CDC, more than 88 million US adults have prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know they have it. That’s more than 1 in 3 people. Prediabetes is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are…
What You Should Know About Diabetes According to American Diabetes Association, 1 in 4 Americans has diabetes or is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes More than 30 million adults and children have diabetes Every 21 seconds, another individual is diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. An…
COVID-19 Vaccines Build Protection Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. With each new variant, the COVID vaccines and their boosters remain our most powerful tool to fight all the strains of COVID-19 because the vaccines continue to significantly reduce the…