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Discover the Health Benefits of Juicing
May 21st, 2013There are many benefits to be obtained from juicing. As you may already know raw fruits and vegetable contain many important vitamins, mineral, enzymes and amino acids which are vital to maintaining your health. For example did you know that one cup of carrot juice contains the same amount of nutrients as 4 cups [more...]
Get Enough Calcium
May 20th, 2013Your body needs calcium to build strong bones when you are young and to keep bones strong as you get older. Everyone needs calcium, but it’s especially important for women and girls. Girls ages 9 to 18 need 1,300 mg (milligrams) of calcium every day. Women ages 19 to 50 need 1,000 mg of calcium [more...]
Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick Tips
May 17th, 2013Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: * Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer * Improve your strength and balance so you can stay independent * Reduce symptoms of depression * Improve your ability to think, learn, and make decisions [more...]
Help for Depression
May 16th, 2013If you think you might be depressed, talk with a doctor about how you are feeling. Depression is a serious illness. If you are diagnosed with depression, you aren’t alone. Depression is a common illness that affects millions of adults in the U.S. every year. The good news is that depression can be treated. Getting [more...]
Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
May 9th, 2013Check your blood pressure at least every 2 years starting at age 18. It’s important to check your blood pressure often, especially if you are over age 40. High blood pressure is the same as hypertension. Hypertension (“hy-puhr-TEHN-shun”) is the medical term for high blood pressure. High blood pressure has no signs or symptoms. The [more...]
Protect Your Skin from the Sun
May 8th, 2013The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun. Stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Cover up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses. Protecting your skin from the sun today may [more...]
May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 3rd, 2013National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Getting regular physical activity can benefit everyone – children, adolescents, and adults alike. Here are just some of the benefits of physical activity: Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness and bone and [more...]
Prevent Bullying: Quick Tips for Parents
April 26th, 2013Bullying is when a person tries to hurt someone on purpose, either physically or emotionally. Bullying usually happens over and over again. There are different types of bullying, which include behaviors like: Hitting or pushing Name-calling Spreading rumors Bullying can be done in person, on the Internet, or with cell phones. Talk with your child about [more...]
