Cervical Cancer prevention: The HPV Vaccination protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical cancers. The HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years old but can be given starting at age 9. The HPV vaccination also is recommended for everyone up to 26 years old, if they are not […]

Clean and organize – a clean and organized, clutter free kitchen makes food prep easier and more enjoyable. Keep dirty dishes out of the sink and off the counter – create a new habit of ending the day with this completed Wipe down kitchen surfaces daily to avoid build up and grime Keep the essentials […]

The holidays can be stressful even in the best of times - with crowds, family tensions, hosting responsibilities, and the social pressure and economic strain of gift giving. As we navigate this holiday season keep stress wrapped up trying some of these tips on how to reduce stress during the holidays.

The winter season can be an easy time to fall into the habits of a bear; more sleeping and eating, and less activity. Let’s look at ways to make winter more bearable by staying active this season.

Ah, the holidays. Pumpkin pie, turkey, latkes, mashed potatoes, eggnog, pastitsio, dolmades – so many special recipes and traditions around food. These food celebrations paired with travel could be a recipe for disaster for your waistline. Try these tips to help you ring in the new year, feeling good about savoring the foods you love, and avoiding a few excess pounds.

It’s our chance to show the world what life with diabetes is really like and provide ways to manage it. Whether you are living with diabetes yourself or know somebody who is, pausing for Diabetes Awareness Month means taking a moment this November to consider small changes you can make to help others feel less isolated and to help prevent the progression of the disease with healthy choices.

Not sure where to start when it comes to quitting smoking? Have you tried quitting before but couldn’t do it on your own? Don’t worry. You got this! For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke -free lives – not just for a day, but year-round.

Breastfeeding is an important personal choice, and you get to decide what is best for you and your baby. However, it is important to understand the benefits of breastfeeding so that you can make an informed decision that will be of benefit to your baby and yourself.

It’s that time again; back to school! For many parents, back to school brings busy schedules including extracurricular activities, running errands, picking up and dropping kids off, and homework. It’s often very hard to plan healthy meals or even have time for a meal. This leads to convenience where drive thru runs become more appealing.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia through on-time vaccination.