Mature Health: Over Age 50 Physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Studies show people who exercise regularly live longer and may live better, without pain or disability. If you exercise on a regular basis, good for you! Keep it up! If not, now is the time to start. Check with a doctor before […]
Children’s Health * Make half your grains whole. Choose whole-grain food, like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice more often. * Vary your veggies. Go dark green and orange with your vegetables. Eat spinach, broccoli, carrots and sweet potatoes. * Focus on fruits. Eat them at meals. Eat them at snack times, too. Choose fresh,
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care You can do a lot of things to improve the chance of having a healthy pregnancy. And you should not do some other things! Knowing what to do and what to avoid will help you and your baby stay well. * Ask your health care provider before you take any medicines,
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Healthy moms tend to have healthy babies. Take the steps below before you get pregnant. These steps can help your baby get off to a good start: * Talk to your health care provider. Let him or her know you are planning to get pregnant. Follow his or her advice. *
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions People over age 50 are likely to lose some hearing each year. The decline is usually gradual. About 30% of adults age 65 through 74 and about 50% of those age 85 and older have hearing problems. Hearing problems can get worse if they are ignored and not treated. People
First Aid A heart attack happens when the heart does not get enough blood supply for a period of time. Part or all of the heart muscle dies. Signs, Symptoms & Causes A heart attack may have warning signs. It can occur without signs, too. This is called a “silent” heart attack. Causes * The
Heart & Circulation Problems Heart disease is a common term for coronary artery disease (CAD). It is the number one cause of death in the U.S. in both men and women. With heart disease, arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed. Heart disease can lead to these problems: * Angina. With
Heart & Circulation Problems The heart is the body’s pump. When it can’t pump well enough to meet the body’s needs, it is called heart failure (HF). The heart itself doesn’t fail, but “fails” to supply the body with enough blood and oxygen. The pumping action of the heart decreases. Blood flow slows down. This
Heart & Circulation Problems * Lowering your risk for heart disease isn’t just about eating healthy. To reduce your risk of a heart attack (and stroke), the EPA recommends that you: – Avoid secondhand smoke and reduce your exposure to traffic exhaust and air pollution. – Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by properly venting your gas
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Heart & Circulation Problems Risk Factors Risk Factors You Can’t Change * You have had a heart attack or stroke. * Being male 45 years+ or female 55 years+ * Heart disease in a father or brother before age 55; in a mother or sister before age 65 * African Americans, Mexican Americans, and American
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