Holidays are filled with joyous gatherings, traditions, and many delicious treats. The holidays may also be one of the most stressful times of the year. Stresses can include traveling, preparing for a large gathering, shopping, decorating, and cooking. Busy schedules can lead to physical inactivity. Diabetes is a challenging disease …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Each month there are multiple awareness campaigns taking place. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guess what else takes place in October? It's National Popcorn Poppin' Month! According to The Popcorn Board, October was chosen to celebrate popcorn because new crops are harvested every fall. It wasn't until 1999 when …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Today is October 1st, the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a friendly reminder for women to schedule their mammograms and to engage in self-breast exams monthly. Early detection is crucial for prognosis!
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
You've probably heard that high cholesterol levels in the blood raise the risk for heart disease and stroke. What are high cholesterol numbers and what makes them high? September happens to be National Cholesterol Education Month, so now is the time to provide education about what cholesterol is, what your …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
While childhood obesity rates are starting to level off for children and adolescents ages 2 to 19, obesity still remains high at approximately 17 percent for this age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Childhood obesity increases the risk for health problems such as Type …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Coconut products have been one of the top nutrition trends over the past few years. Do the health claims about coconut oil, milk, and/or water still have you confused? If you are seeking facts about these products, you are reading the right article!
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
