Health Spot
Get Enough Calcium
17 hours ago
Your body needs calcium to build strong bones when you are young and to keep bones strong as you get older. Everyone needs calcium, but it’s especially important for women and girls. Girls ages 9 to 18 need 1,300 mg (milligrams) of calcium every day. Women ages 19 to 50 need 1,000 mg of calcium [more...]Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick Tips
May 17, 2013
Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help: * Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer * Improve your strength and balance so you can stay independent * Reduce symptoms of depression * Improve your ability to think, learn, and make decisions [more...]Help for Depression
May 16, 2013
If you think you might be depressed, talk with a doctor about how you are feeling. Depression is a serious illness. If you are diagnosed with depression, you aren’t alone. Depression is a common illness that affects millions of adults in the U.S. every year. The good news is that depression can be treated. Getting [more...]Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
May 9, 2013
Check your blood pressure at least every 2 years starting at age 18. It’s important to check your blood pressure often, especially if you are over age 40. High blood pressure is the same as hypertension. Hypertension (“hy-puhr-TEHN-shun”) is the medical term for high blood pressure. High blood pressure has no signs or symptoms. The [more...]Protect Your Skin from the Sun
May 8, 2013
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun. Stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Cover up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses. Protecting your skin from the sun today may [more...]May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 3, 2013
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Getting regular physical activity can benefit everyone – children, adolescents, and adults alike. Here are just some of the benefits of physical activity: Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness and bone and [more...]Prevent Bullying: Quick Tips for Parents
April 26, 2013
Bullying is when a person tries to hurt someone on purpose, either physically or emotionally. Bullying usually happens over and over again. There are different types of bullying, which include behaviors like: Hitting or pushing Name-calling Spreading rumors Bullying can be done in person, on the Internet, or with cell phones. Talk with your child about [more...]Simple Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Sleep
April 26, 2013
An increasing amount of people in this day and age are suffering from sleep disorders due to factors such as stress, the constant presence of technology in our lives and living in small spaces within very close proximity of loud neighbors. As a result, many people have turned to sleeping pills to seek relief. However, [more...]
