Exercise for Children and Heart Health
Exercise is essential for children and their heart health. Regular physical activity helps to maintain a healthy weight, improves cardiovascular function, and reduces the risk of heart disease in adulthood. …
Prevention
Dealing With Sugar Addiction
Sugar addiction can be disguised as cravings for sweets. Glucose is essential for overall physical health and body function as it is the primary energy source for every cell in …
Colon Cancer Awareness
Colon cancer awareness has increased in recent years, but many people are still unaware of the risks. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women, …
Classroom Emergency Preparedness for Teachers
Classroom emergency preparedness for teachers is a newsworthy topic as more and more schools experience student emergencies. In the event of a physical or health emergency, teachers need to be …
Cancer Prevention Month
Cancer prevention month is a time to celebrate our power, to take control of our health and reduce the risk of developing cancer. As the World Health Organization (WHO) reports, …
Food Poisoning and Your Family
Food poisoning is a common ailment that can affect anyone. It is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It can also be chemical contamination. While food …
Toddler Home Safety
Injuries are the leading cause of death of children younger than four years old in the United States. However, most of these injuries can be prevented by taking some simple …
The Great American Smoke Out
There is no better time than now to quit smoking. Each November, the American Cancer Society promotes the Great American Smokeout. It’s a time to pause and evaluate where you …
Eating Healthy for the Holidays
Food, family, and fun are abundant during the holiday season, and the chances of overindulging are high. Even though overeating isn’t an emergency, people trying to watch their weight, who …
Eye Injury Prevention
Almost everyone will suffer an eye injury at some point in their life. For some, this may be a minor inconvenience that requires no treatment. However, it may lead to …
September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about often stigmatized mental health. In addition to altering the public’s image of suicide, awareness provides peoples hope and …
Skin Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, in the United States, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with …