Connect With Relatives * Make a “To Do” list. Prioritize tasks. Plan rest periods in your hectic schedule. * Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. Volunteer to help others. * Know your alcohol limit and stick to it. After having one or […]
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Medical Exams Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) Why you need this: Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men. Get tested as often as advised by your doctor. What to do before the test: Dress in clothing that makes it comfortable to lie on a table. What to expect: A common and
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Home Safety Healthy eating starts with preparation. Your body will know if you’ve eaten harmful bacteria, because it can make you mildly to very sick. Bacteria spread easily onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, and countertops – all things that come into contact with food. To avoid problems, cook foods to proper temperatures and follow some
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Medical Exams *Note: These are general guidelines. If you are at an increased risk for an illness, tests may need to be done sooner or more often. Adults should also be screened for alcohol misuse, depression, obesity, and tobacco use. People ages 15-65 should be screened for HIV/AIDS. Baby Boomers should be screened for hepatitis
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Home Safety Returning to normal routines after a crisis is easier said than done for many people. This section will make it easier to adjust to the changes in your life after a major crisis or trauma. You probably will never forget the traumatic event. You will be healthier, though, if you move on. The
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Personal Safety Chronic diseases include arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, emphysema, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. An unhealthy diet, inactivity and overweight, and tobacco use are common risk factors for many chronic diseases. * Live a healthy lifestyle. Be active. Walk. Rake leaves. * Limit exposure to air pollution to reduce the risk
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Mental Health Common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa. With these, persons are obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are a way to cope. They are serious health problems. Signs & Symptoms For Anorexia Nervosa * Loss of a lot of weight in a short time. * Intense,
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Mental Health Care It is not always easy to evaluate treatment. You may not be able to look at it objectively or know what to expect. For treatment to be effective: * You should be comfortable with your counselor. * You should feel the treatment he or she is providing is helpful. * You should
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Financial Health Prepare for the future well-being of your loved ones. If you have a will or other estate plan, great! If you are one of 55-70 percent of adults in the U.S. that do not, put it off no longer. State your wishes, now, to give your family peace of mind instead of reasons
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Social Health Well-being relates to relatives. Your family is where you learn who you are and how to relate to others. It plays a vital role in fulfilling the human need to belong and have close, long-term relationships. Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, family experiences can promote or hinder your well-being. Tips
