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Focusing on Family Health: August is National Immunization Awareness Month
(BPT) – National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), held each year in August, is a great time to review your family’s vaccination records. NIAM was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them and their family members. Vaccination is considered to be one […]
Go Beyond Pink during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(BPT) – This October, there will be lots of pink ribbons, shirts, and pins all across the United States supporting early breast cancer survivors. But, it is also important to acknowledge the approximately 151,000 U.S. women currently living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the most advanced stage of the disease. These women can have a […]
American Diabetes Month: Why diabetics should get tested for kidney disease
(BPT) – Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States. However, if you are among the 50 percent of Americans who have diabetes or prediabetes, you are not destined for kidney failure. There are several things you can do to protect your kidneys and prevent serious and life-threatening consequences. “Diabetes-related […]
How to make your New Year’s resolution last one year, not one month
Chances are that if you made a New Year’s resolution, you’ve already failed. Only about 8 percent of Americans achieve their goal, according to research from the Journal of Clinical Psychology. But there is still hope — a few simple steps can get you through the year, says a Kansas State University kinesiologist. One of […]
Get the most nutrition from your calories and ‘enjoy the taste of eating right’ during National Nutrition Month and Beyond
While taste drives most food choices, eating nutrient-rich foods that provide the most nutrition per calorie is one of the best ways to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As part of the 2014 National Nutrition Month® theme, the Academy encourages everyone to choose the most nutritionally-packed […]
Balanceme Summer Weight Loss Camps Supports National Nutrition Month
BalanceME Offers Family Food Tips to Encourage Everyone to Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day Asheville, NC (PRWEB) March 27, 2013 BalanceME, one the countrys leading summer weight loss camps[1], proudly joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during March in celebrating National Nutrition Month. This years National Nutrition Month theme is Eat Right, Your […]
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Unveils Steps To Ensure A Healthy Life In Honor Of National Cancer Prevention Month
Newswise SEATTLE Each year more individuals worldwide die from cancer than malaria, tuberculosis and HIV combined. With research showing that many cancers can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is working to raise awareness of preventive tactics in honor of National Cancer Prevention Month. In the past year, SCCA has […]
Rite Aid Offering Customers Heart Healthy Help During American Heart Month
CAMP HILL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rite Aid (RAD[1]) is taking on heart disease this February by offering customers basic healthy lifestyle support backed by expert pharmacist counseling and 12-page, full-color Heart Health guides available for free online and at pharmacy counters. While in stores, customers can also easily support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For […]
Home Care Assistance To Host A Free Webinar In Honor Of Heart Month
On February 17th at 11 am PST, Drs. Marc Gillinov[1] and Steven Nissen[2], renowned Cleveland Clinic[3] heart experts and authors of Heart 411-The Only Guide to Heart Health Youll Ever Need, will discuss their new book and provide valuable heart health tips and answers to questions on heart health Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) February 06, […]