Tips for Better Health
Here you’ll find helpful handouts on a variety of health topics, like heart health, bone strength, and nutrition. Each one is designed to give you simple, reliable tips you can use every day to support your health and well-being.
Hypertension
Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio (120/80). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It is common but can be serious if not treated. Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke and kidney damage, as well as other adverse health conditions. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked
Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Risk Factors: High cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, Diabetes, Smoking, Obesity and Genetics. Eating a heart healthy diet can help control many risk factors and help prevent or slow heart disease.
Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
Keep healthy during the holidays.
Safe Turkey Preparation and Handling
Tips on how to safely prepare and handle a Turkey.
Fiber
Fiber comes from plants. It is the part of the plant that your body can’t digest and absorb. Plant foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds – are rich in dietary fiber.
Hypertension
Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio (120/80). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It is common but can be serious if not treated. Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke and kidney damage, as well as other adverse health conditions.
Heart Healthy Habits
Eating heart healthy foods can help prevent or slow heart disease.
Bone Health
Tips for keeping your bones healthy
The Benefits of Fiber
Fiber comes from plants. It is the part of the plant that your body can’t digest and absorb. Plant foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds – are rich in dietary fiber.
Brain Health
Reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
Staying healthy during the Holidays
Tips for staying healthy during the Holidays.
Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet has consistently been shown to be a beneficial way of eating and living.
Immune System Health
If your immune system is healthy, it’s easier to fight bacteria, viruses and other substances that can make you sick.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Cancer Prevention
You can make choices that can help reduce your risk of getting cancer.
