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What you need to know this Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in America, with the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating that there will be more than 106,180 new colon cancer cases and over 44,850 new rectal cancer cases in 2022. Historically, colon cancer has been the third most common canc...

posted: March 3, 2019

Capital City Senior Olympic Games in Full Swing

Capital Health Plan is proud to sponsor Tallahassee’s 10th annual Capital City Senior Games to support active lifestyles within the local senior community. The Senior Games is an entertaining Olympics-style event with activities ranging from traditional archery and bowling to p...

posted: March 3, 2019

March: Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that effect the colon or rectum and is one of the most common cancers in America. For 2023, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 153,020 Americans people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 52,550 people will die from the disease...

posted: March 3, 2019

Tips to get your kids to sleep—so you can too!

It’s normal for kids to have a hard time falling or staying asleep sometimes. But it can be very frustrating for your child and you—especially if it happens often. There isn’t a cure-all or magic fix but there are things you can do to help you and your children have a bette...

posted: February 2, 2019

Can you walk your way to a healthier heart?

First, get the go-ahead from your doctor, and then lace up your sneakers and start walking. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve your health. Regular brisk walking can help strengthen your heart, lower your blood pressure, and improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels....

posted: January 1, 2019

What to Do to Fight the Flu

It’s that time of year again. Your body aches, your throat hurts, the thermometer says you have a fever, and you can’t stop coughing. That’s right, it’s flu season. Influenza is an infection caused by a virus, and while everyone knows it’s no fun being sick, the flu doe...

posted: November 11, 2017

Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States. Practicing proper heart health care can seem scary and challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.  World Heart Day is September 29th, and it’s just as good a time as any to take action and make ...

posted: October 10, 2017

Staying Healthy in the Heat

With the hot summer sun beating down, it’s tempting to stay indoors and out of the heat. But don’t let your health suffer because of the temperature. Rather than lounging around on the couch all summer wishing you could be at the beach, become a great indoors enthusiast with ...

posted: August 8, 2017

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