Holiday Self-Care It is normal to experience a wide range of emotions during the holidays, but dealing with anxiety and depression can be especially challenging. Many factors contribute to emotional struggles during the holidays, but here are some tips for holiday self-care to keep in mind: Listen to your own needs Listening to your own…
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…
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…
Colon Cancer on the Rise for Younger People Colorectal cancer cases among adults ages 20-49 is increasing, according to a report released by the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer in this younger age group is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States by 2030. Colorectal cancer is the third…
5-2-1-0 Let's Go Arizona What are the main causes of childhood obesity? Lifestyle issues — too little activity and too many calories from food and drinks. Children rely on adults to shop for groceries, prepare meals, have snacks available, organize their schedules, and set boundaries on screen time. Set a positive example and get back…