With all eyes on social media outlets and streaming services, it’s easy to be influenced with risky behaviors, no matter your age. When it comes to our young adult and teen populations, they are more easily pulled into risky behaviors, whether this be to “fit in” with their friends, to...
Smoking isn’t good for you. This is not news to anybody, but why exactly is it bad? Smoking just one cigarette brings thousands of harmful chemical substances in contact with the body’s cells. These chemicals cause damage to numerous portions of the body with every puff. It is...
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 8 in 10) get it from smoking. If you currently smoke, the best way to lower your risk of developing lung cancer is to quit. If you are interested in reading...
Maintaining a healthy heart and controlling our weight is something we all should strive to improve. Whether that’s doing some sort of exercise or eating more fruits and vegetables; starting with tiny steps will likely assist you in attaining your heart health goals by creating healthy habits. We...
October is breast cancer awareness month, so this month we will be posting many resources on the topic. Today’s post is all about understanding your genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is available for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, which can assist...
Knowing how to move from a full-fat to a low-fat glass of milk is self-explanatory, but substituting lower fat dairy products in your cooking can sometimes be tricky. The good news is that fat-free dairy can be substituted for full-fat in many delicious recipes and low-fat products can nearly...
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other parts of the body — and when it may be easier to treat. Mammograms are a form of cancer prevention and should be completed routinely. Together, you and...
Welcome to the new season of Community Health Corner! This month we focus on the dairy food group, suggest a few simple healthy dairy switches, and demonstrate a healthy white sauce recipe that can be used to lighten up many of your favorite dishes. We share some cost saving tips on when to buy...
The Basics: Overview Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health! Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. The ultimate goal is that you aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, or thirty minutes each day. In addition to this...
The Basics: Overview Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are any signs or symptoms. Screenings help find problems early on, when they may be easier to treat. Getting recommended screenings is one of the most important things you...
The Basics: Overview Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of calories that’s right for you (not eating too much or too little). Choose a mix of healthy foods. There are lots of healthy...