Video: Men’s Health Month
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CPR and AED Awareness Week
The week of June 1-7 is CPR and AED Awareness Week. This is a time to focus on how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Foundation, SCA is a leading cause of death in this country and most cardiac arrests
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High Blood Pressure: What’s Up With That?
High Blood Pressure (also known as Hypertension), is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for
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The Facts of Osteoporosis
What is it? Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, leading to fractures. Osteoporosis usually progresses painlessly until a fracture occurs, usually in the hip, spine or wrist. Who gets it? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have low bone mass, placing them
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How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are the fifth most common cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the
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How to Promote Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign observed on April 28th to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It also serves as a reminder to us of the importance of Occupational Health Services and of having safety management programs in place in the workplace to help reduce risks. In an effort
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April is Stress Awareness Month
Since it’s conception in 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been held every April. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network Inc., it’s a time when healthcare professionals from across the country join forces to increase public awareness about not only the causes, but also the treatments for the growing stress epidemic in our country. There are
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Relief for Seasonal Allergies
Spring is finally in the air! Warmer weather, pleasant breezes and beautiful blooms entice us to once again enjoy the outdoors. But pesky seasonal allergies can quickly put an end to our enjoyment. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, over 50 million Americans suffer with allergies each year and allergies are the 6th leading
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