With all the heart-shaped valentines and boxes of chocolate, February is a perfect reminder to take care of your heart. Romantic associations aside, the heart is the center of our circulation system, so it’s tremendously important to take action and practice healthy ways of liv...
posted: February 2, 2023
As we go into February, many people are focusing on matters of the heart for Valentine’s Day. But it’s also a time when experts are urging them to pay attention to the rest of the body as well, looking out for abnormal changes.February is also National Cancer Prevention Month...
posted: February 2, 2023
Dr. Daniel J. LazarIt’s a new year, and people are starting to see January 2023 in a whole new light. However, before you start locking down your goals for the year ahead, you might want to add one more resolution to your list: having your eyesight checked. As we observe Nation...
posted: January 1, 2023
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 Han...
posted: December 12, 2022
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. In 1983, President ...
posted: October 10, 2022
Dr. Simon J. LopezEvery 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 the United States, claiming more than 43,000 lives annually. Howev...
posted: October 10, 2022
Dr. DickensIt’s the month of October, and you know from the notable pink ribbons that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime – and, though rare, men can also receive that same unwanted diagnosi...
posted: October 10, 2022
Dr. Lynn JonesAccording to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Each year, 18.6 million lives are taken by heart disease and stroke – but we won’t let CVD win. Capital Health Plan (CHP) is encouraging its members to cele...
posted: September 9, 2022
Lori Clemmons, RNMore than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience falls each year. As people get older, what once may have been a simple stumble can be a life-changing tumble, as bones are more susceptible to breaking and the result could be a permanent disability. Falls can...
posted: September 9, 2022
Dr. Alice PomidorIn less than 10 years, every member of the Baby Boomer generation will have reached the age of 65. While many people see aging as a negative experience, it doesn’t have to be. Using healthy aging practices can help ensure that growing older is a positive experi...
posted: September 9, 2022
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