Blogs
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.
UV Safety Awareness– UV Protection and How to Heal Sunburn
Most of us look forward to beach days, backyard BBQs, and soaking up the sun when summer comes around. As outdoor activities increase, understanding the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation has become essential for maintaining the health of your skin this summer. Each year, July is observed as UV Safety Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder of the harmful effects of sun exposure and the importance of skin protection.
Summer Cold, Allergies, or the Flu?
As you go about your day this summer, you may notice a coworker with the sniffles or a person on the bus with a cough. Flu season is during the fall and winter, and while it is possible to catch the flu during the summer, this seems different. Most viruses die down during the summer months. So, is it the flu? Allergies? Or is it a summer cold?