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Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15.  Learn more about arthritis and the principles of arthritis management at http://www.arthritis.org

Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for nearly 23 million Americans, including 7 million children. Learning more about the disease is the first step in helping children and adults with asthma breathe easier. 

To find out more visit http://www.lungusa.org

Breast Cancer

The best way to fight breast cancer is to have a plan that helps you detect the disease in its early stages. According to the National Cancer Institute:

  • Nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
  • Over 30% of women are diagnosed after breast cancer has spread beyond the localized stage.
  • When breast cancer is detected early (localized stage), the 5-year survival rate is 98%.

To learn more about breast cancer and how to create an early detection plan go to http://komen.org/

Dental Health

Numerous recent scientific studies indicate associations between oral health and a variety of general health conditions—including diabetes and heart disease. 

Good oral health involves more than just brushing. To keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a lifetime of use, there are steps that you should follow.

  • Understand your oral health needs.
  • Develop, then follow, a daily oral health routine.
  • Use fluoride.
  • Brush and floss at least twice a day.
  • Eat a balanced diet and limit snacking.
  • Avoid use of tobacco products.
  • Examine your mouth regularly.
  • Visit your dentist regularly.

Learn more about oral health at http://www.ada.org

Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease brought on by either the body's inability to make insulin(type 1 diabetes) or by the body not responding to the effects of insulin (type 2 diabetes). It can also appear duringpregnancy. It affects more than 26 million people in the U.S. alone. 

Common symptoms of diabetes include:

  • Excessive thirst and appetite
  • Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour)
  • Unusual weight loss or gain
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea, perhaps vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • In women, frequent vaginal infections
  • In men and women, yeast infections
  • Dry mouth
  • Slow-healing sores or cuts
  • Itching skin, especially in the groin or vaginal area

Contact your health care provider if you have diabetes symptoms or if you have further questions about diabetes. It's important to get diabetes testing and start a treatment plan early to prevent serious diabetes complications.  For more information about diabetes signs and treatments visit http://www.diabetes.org

Diet and Nutrition

MyPyramid is a new food guidance system utilizes interactive technology found on MyPyramid.gov. MyPyramid contains interactive activities that make it easy for individuals to key in their age, gender and physical activity level so that they can get a more personalized recommendation on their daily calorie level based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It also allows individuals to find general food guidance and suggestions for making smart choices from each food group.

MyPyramid.gov features:

  • MyPyramid Plan – provides a quick estimate of what and how much food you should eat from the different food groups by entering your age, gender and activity level.
  • MyPyramid Tracker – provides more detailed information on your diet quality and physical activity status by comparing a day’s worth of foods eaten with current nutrition guidance. Relevant nutrition and physical activity messages are tailored to your desire to maintain your current weight or to lose weight.
  • Inside MyPyramid – provides in-depth information for every food group, including recommended daily amounts in commonly used measures, like cups and ounces, with examples and everyday tips. The section also includes recommendations for choosing healthy oils, discretionary calories and physical activity.
  • Start Today – provides tips and resources that include downloadable suggestions on all the food groups and physical activity, and a worksheet to track what you are eating.

Eye Health

Taking care of your eyes and your health is a first step to preventing vision loss from common eye problems.  Find the information you need to take care of your vision for life visit http://www.preventblindness.org

Foot Health

Paying attention to proper foot health is vital to maintaining your body’s overall wellness. Get footwear recommendations, injury prevention tips and more at http://www.apma.org

Cardiovascular Health

TheAmerican Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. To learn more visit http://www.heart.org

The American Stroke Associationis solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke.  To learn the warning signs or find support after a stroke visit http://www.strokeassociation.org

HIV/ Aids

While there have been great strides in the prevention of HIV transmission and care of HIV infection and AIDS since AIDS was first recognized in 1981, many people still have questions about HIV and AIDS. The information found at http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.htm is designed to answer some of these questions based on the best available science.

Mental Health

Find easy-to-understand information about mental illnesses, mental health care, diagnosis, treatment and recovery at http://www.nami.org

Women’s Health

The Office on Women’s Health offers an award-winning comprehensive website that provides reliable, accurate, commercial-free information on the health of women. The site covers hundreds of topics, on issues ranging from adolescent health to reproductive health to healthy aging. The Office of Women’s Health also offers free assistance by phone though an information referral center. Call 800-994-9662, toll-free, and trained Information Specialists can answer your calls in either English or Spanish. For individuals who are hearing impaired and use TDD, call 888-220-5446.

For more information on Women’s Health visit http://www.4women.gov

 

 

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