Blogs
Celebrating Awareness and Kindness: Supporting Children with Down Syndrome and Preventing Bullying
October is a special month because we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. These observances remind us that compassion, kindness, inclusion, and understanding are essential to building healthy communities where our children and their children can thrive.
Clearing the Air: The Impact of Smoking and Vaping on Your Lungs
October marks National Healthy Lung Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about respiratory diseases and emphasize how our behaviors, especially smoking, affect the health of our lungs.
Lowering Cholesterol Through Smart, Balanced Eating
National Cholesterol Education Month is every September. In last year’s Cholesterol blog, we discussed what cholesterol is, the rising statistics of high cholesterol in young adults, and steps to lower cholesterol. One of the steps to lower your cholesterol is to eat a healthy diet. Avoiding trans and saturated fats in processed and fried foods is a good starting place to lower your cholesterol, but what should we eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Pain Awareness Month: Overcoming Pain
When I think about chronic pain, my mind immediately shifts to my grandmother who has lived with arthritis for many years. Growing up I can remember watching her attempt to get through simple activities with discomfort. Activities like opening a jar, buttoning a shirt, or cooking her favorite meals became daily battles. What baffled me the most was not how much pain she was in, but how she quietly carried it with her throughout the day. I would probably say that it was mainly because she didn’t want to feel like a burden on us, but that was never the case.
Back to School Health Check: A Guide to a Healthy Start to the School Year
As we prepare to send our children back to school, one of the most important things to do is to make sure that they are having a healthy start to the school year. How can you do this? Easy, by making sure your child has had their back-to-school health check.
Skin Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
It is Summertime for most AFSPA members, and that means more time spent in the sun. While we all enjoy our time outdoors, it is essential to remember to protect our skin from the sun.