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Fitness Feud – Diabetes Symptoms

Your Health Connection — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:41:17 +0000

Let’s Play the Feud! Top 10 answers are on the board. Click on the picture to get the answers What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes often appears suddenly. The following are the most common symptoms … Continue reading →

Isn’t Caroline Pretty in Pink?

Your Health Connection — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:11:16 +0000

Our Mammography staff and Caroline want to remind you that a mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer. Breast Cancer Statistics Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women American Cancer … Continue reading →

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Your Health Connection — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:39:33 +0000

Getting vaccinated against the flu not only protects you, but it also helps to keep the flu from spreading to high risk people you come in contact with. Getting a Flu Vaccination The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus … Continue reading →

Trouble Sleeping? 10 Tips to Sleep Like Rip Van Winkle

Your Health Connection — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:17:30 +0000

If your worries don’t let you sleep, write them down in a diary. Then close it, and go to bed. Avoid or limit naps. Use your bed only for sleep and sex. Avoid or limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. … Continue reading →

This is Your Brain on Food

Your Health Connection — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:04:07 +0000

Certain foods increase natural feel good drugs known as neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in your brain. These are critical to emotional wellbeing. The following foods naturally increase your levels of neurotransmitters: Bananas Almonds Lima beans Chicken Turkey … Continue reading →

Hantavirus and How to Safely Clean Up After Mice

Your Health Connection — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:42:15 +0000

First identified in the early 1990s, HPS(Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome) is a very rare disease caused by becoming infected with the hantavirus. Since then just over 500 cases have been reported in over 30 states from all regions of the United States except for … Continue reading →

Saddle Up You Desk Jockeys

Your Health Connection — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:27:42 +0000

Spending long hours at your desk can harm your health. There’s growing evidence that the more time you spend sitting each day, the greater your risk of heart disease. Your spine, shoulders and hips may also suffer. “Sit on an … Continue reading →

Bugs Was Onto Something With The Carrots

Your Health Connection — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:41:13 +0000

Steve Guerin, Manager of Food Services - “We care about your health and carrots are definitely good for you. You should try to sneak vegetables into every meal. Put some shreaded carrots on your chicken sandwich for example. Here are … Continue reading →

Keep Kids Safe Online

Your Health Connection — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:01:32 +0000

In this wired age, kids are much more “connected” with friends – possibly some they’ve never met in person. Teach your child how to use social media responsibly: Set limits for the use of cell phones, the computer, and the … Continue reading →

Don’t Ignore the Signs of a Heart Attack

Your Health Connection — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:15:53 +0000

If you have any of the signs of a heart attack don’t be afraid to call 911 right away, even if you’re not sure you are having a heart attack. Play it safe and get medical help. Warning Signs of … Continue reading →