Beat the Heat with 3 Summer Safety Tips
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Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Between balancing time at work with family life, all too often men’s health gets put on the back burner. So, let this Men’s Health Month serve as
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5 Ways to Eat Healthier This Summer
Summer is a time for celebration. It’s a time for swimming, bike rides, barbecues, road trips, ballgames and beach vacations. The season also brings with it lots of treats like grilling burgers in the backyard or indulging in a cone from the ice cream truck. We often pack a lot into summer because of the
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a time to remind ourselves, especially with the warmer weather approaching, of the danger of skin cancer and the ways we can reduce our risk of getting it. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and nearly 5 million people each year are treated
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Prioritizing Women’s Health
National Women’s Health (NWH) Week begins every year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. Women often spend more time meeting the needs of others rather than nurturing their own needs. But NWH week serves as a reminder to all women to focus on the importance of incorporating simple, preventative
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Staying Active as you Age
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. It’s a time to celebrate the countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. It’s also a time to be reminded about the importance of staying active as you age so that you can continue to invest your time,
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Making Smart Food Choices for your Family
Studies are showing that observing public health measures and reducing exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) are required to slow the spread of this disease. But, staying at home during this pandemic has been challenging for everyone. With work and school schedules disrupted, and entire families home together all day, the loss of a daily routine can
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Do I Have a Cold, the Flu or COVID-19?
‘Tis the season for more than just being jolly. It’s also the dreaded time of year for coughs, sniffles and scratchy throats. And with the start of cold and flu season coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic it can be confusing to determine what symptoms relate to which illness. Colds, influenza and COVID-19 can share many
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Spring Allergies or COVID-19? How to Tell the Difference
Throughout the U.S., plants, flowers and trees have begun to bloom and cause the typical symptoms in those with allergies. But as our country has seen an increase in the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), these symptoms may have you wondering about your health. With so much discussion about the virus and its symptoms, it’s completely
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