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Jun
15
0 comments Tags: genetics, Health Literacy, resources, sickle cell disease
This Friday, June 19 is World Sickle Cell Disease Day—an opportunity to promote education and advocacy for sickle cell disease. Learn more about sickle cell disease, genetics, and resources for sharing information with your community. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. If you… Read More »
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May
04
0 comments Tags: aging, Older Adults, resources
May is Older Americans Month which makes it a great time to think about healthy aging, health in later years, and how to support older relatives, friends, and community members. According to U.S. Census projections, by 2030, people 65 and older will outnumber those 18 and under. So how can we stay healthy as we age?… Read More »
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Apr
27
0 comments Tags: environmental health, gardening, resources
The old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So it’s time to get out in the garden to help those flowers and vegetables and herbs and greenery grow. Gardening can positively affect your health and wellbeing by getting your body moving and contributing to a healthy environment. Learn more about the health benefits of… Read More »
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Mar
13
0 comments Tags: resources, sleep health
March is Sleep Awareness Month. Changing the clocks can have an effect on sleep partners and sleep health. And how well, or not, we sleep can have an effect on our health. But what are the concerns related to sleep and health? What are things we can do to get better sleep? And what are… Read More »
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Feb
11
0 comments Tags: Older Adults, resources
We’ve reached the point of the winter where being stuck inside can have anyone getting a touch of cabin fever—getting antsy to get outside or even find ways to just break up the doldrums of February. The Blahs vs Seasonal Affective Disorder This time of year can be hard on anyone with fewer daylight hours… Read More »
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