Stress. We have all felt it at different times in our lives. Stress can be a positive experience to help us get through tough situations, deadlines at school or work, health problems, or challenging situations with family or friends. Unfortunately, stress can turn negative when difficult experiences linger over a long period of time. View full article »
Tag Archive: heart disease
Recognizing the 24th annual Great American Smokeout, November 17, 2011
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that more than 20 percent of Americans smoke. On average, smokers spend $1,600 a year for cigarettes.
Smoking costs individuals more than out-of-pocket cash for cigarettes. Duke University health economists determined that if the average 24-year-old smoker uses cigarettes for 60 years, the projected cost for a man would be $220,000 and $106,000 for a woman, in terms of expenses for taxes, car and house insurance, healthcare premiums and lost earnings due to disability. Consider these other startling costs of smoking: View full article »
Did you know that one out of every five American teenagers has a high level of unhealthy cholesterol that may increase their risk for heart disease?
A report released in January 2010 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified that not only are overweight teens age 12 to 19 more likely to have high cholesterol, but 14 percent of normal-weight teens have elevated levels of bad cholesterol as well. View full article »
Recognizing American Heart Month, February 2011
Many Americans keep their hearts healthy by exercising regularly and carefully watching their diets—eating in moderation those foods with sugar, starch, grease or fat. These are great lifestyle habits, but to maintain a healthy heart it’s also important to take care of your oral health.
Medical professionals have identified a link between coronary heart disease and periodontal disease— an infection in the structures around the teeth. In fact, they believe that individuals with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to experience coronary heart disease and strokes. View full article »
Recognizing Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2010
Dating back to the 1620s, the first Thanksgiving was organized in Plymouth, Mass., as an autumn harvest celebration feast between the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians. This tradition of pausing to give thanks continues today. Although we may not gather to celebrate a successful harvest, we do take time with family and friends to remember the many blessings in our lives.
You can also show your thankfulness throughout the year in the following ways: View full article »
