Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic, often debilitating and sometimes fatal disease, in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can damage organs,…

Diet

Diet

Recommended Number of Food Guide Servings per Day Table – Recommended Number of Food Guide Servings per Day Children Teens Adults Age in Years 2-3 4-8 9-13 14-18 years 19-50 years 51 + years Sex Girls and Boys Females Males…

Alzheimer and Dementia

Alzheimer and Dementia

Do you know someone who has been touched by Alzheimer’s or Dementia? What causes Alzheimer’s disease? The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not known yet but researchers have identified risk factors associated with it.   Aging The most important risk…

Heart Attack and Stroke

Heart Attack and Stroke

Are you able to recognize the signs of a heart attack or stroke?  Remember to always call 9-1-1 immediately.  Recognizing and responding immediately to the signs of stroke by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can significantly improve survival…

Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention

Anyone can fall, but the risk of falling becomes greater with age. There are a number of simple steps you can take in and around your home to help prevent falls and the injuries caused by falling. Every year, one…