Seeing Into the Future: 3 Ways to Prevent Vision Loss
It’s a new year, and people are starting to see January 2023 in a whole new light.
It’s Cold and Flu Season, So Lather Up for National Handwashing Awareness Week
As 2022 ends, Capital Health Plan encourages you and your loved ones to practice effective hygiene habits to keep yourself safe and healthy all year. One simple method that’s easy to keep in mind is washing your hands! To get things started, December kicks off with National Handwashing Awareness Week, when citizens across the nation are encouraged to clean their hands more and understand the benefits of doing so.
Getting the Conversation Started: 3 Ways to Learn About Your Family History on National Family History Day
The turkey is stuffed, and the table is set to celebrate one of the year’s most anticipated holidays.
Diabetes Awareness
Did you know 38.4 million Americans have diabetes? That’s 11.6% of the population. Another 97.6 million have prediabetes. About half the women who experience gestational diabetes go on to develop diabetes.Diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose), the body’s main source of energy, is too high. Your body can make glucose, or it can come from the food you eat.
Everything You Need to Know this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
The start of November is often a reminder to get our turkey and stuffing recipes ready for social gatherings with friends and family who we may not see every day. It’s also a time to raise awareness around Alzheimer’s disease and the millions affected by it.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 Misconceptions About Male Breast Cancer
Every October, national companies and local businesses sport pink ribbons and banners in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The disease affects hundreds of thousands of women every year in
Be Kind to Your Kidneys During National Kidney Month
March is often associated with the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and cleansing.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reminds Everyone to Learn About Early Signs and Detection
It’s the month of October, and you know from the notable pink ribbons that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Make a Change on World Heart Day: Healthy Practices to Ensure that Your Heart Beats Strong
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer.
Falls Prevention Awareness Month: Learn How to Prevent and Handle Falls
More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience falls each year.