Healthy People 2030 is a national program, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, designed to improve the health of Americans over a span of 10 years, 2020-2030. Part of the initiative centers around promoti...
posted: February 2, 2025
Colorectal screening saves lives! According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Colorectal Cancer is a leading cause of cancer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Cancer is a disease in which cells grow out of control.&nbs...
posted: February 2, 2025
As you ponder your resolutions for 2025, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (OASH) is busy working to improve the health of all people through Healthy People 2030. Consider making one health goal for 2025, f...
posted: January 1, 2025
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland, located in the lower half of the front of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones that work together with the liver, brain, and pituitary gland to:Regulate metabolism and heart rateKeep you warm and energeticInfluence every cell, t...
posted: January 1, 2025
Approximately 39.3% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer during their lives.According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute, cancer happens when the orderly process of old cells dying and being replaced by new cells breaks dow...
posted: January 1, 2025
Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) in highlighting heart healthy living in recognition of American Heart Month. Consider these 10 ways to protect your heart from the National Institute of Health (NIH).Get enough quality sleepMaintain a routine with sleep and wake times.Aim for ...
posted: January 1, 2025
Life is Better with Clean Hands is a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for good reasons!Germs are on everything we touch. Some cause disease.Handwashing with soap and water is a healthy habit to protect both you and your family from getting sick.Handwashin...
posted: November 11, 2024
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds. It’s located on your upper right side below your lungs. The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has outlined over 500 functions of the liver. Those include:Filtering blood all ...
posted: November 11, 2024
Antibiotics save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. Lower temperatures, dry air, and indoor gatherings can increase your risk of getting sick. Here are some thoughts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for getting the best treatment when...
posted: November 11, 2024
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 bod...
posted: November 11, 2024
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