Up your Metabolism with Shrimp Scampi

May 24, 2017

Eating healthy can improve your metabolism, mood and work performance. Here’s an easy recipe for a baked shrimp scampi from All Recipes.

It's Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

May 12, 2017

“Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps. The most dangerous kind of skin cancer is called melanoma.”  American Academy of Dermatology Prevention Information and Tool Kit

Today is Hand Hygiene Day

May 6, 2017

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally. World Health Organization,

Ultraviolet Awareness

May 3, 2017

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.” World Health Organization

It's World Immunization Week

April 26, 2017

Get The Facts! Check out the Fact Sheets under the General Information section of the World Health Organization online. Immunization Week 2017

March is National Nutrition Month

March 1, 2017

March is National Nutrition Month, a time for reinforcing healthy and nutritious eating habits. But a good reminder is to always check with your doctor before making any dietary changes. Below is a tip sheet with some tips to help you get started making healthy choices. Nurition Tip Sheet provided by WA State Employee Assistance…

Mix up your chili with Butternut

February 22, 2017

Raining days are good days for chili. The next time your thinking about making chili try mixing it up with this healthy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili recipe. Recipe and photo courtesy of allrecipes.com.  

Oral health linked to overall well being

February 15, 2017

According to the Time article “These States Are the Happiest and Healthiest”  your oral health choices can tell you about your over well being. Best Places to Live: Happiest, Healthiest States | Time.com “People who go to the dentist are generally better at evaluating their lives and in control of their health, while poor oral…

Which types of sugars should you pick?

February 7, 2017

Most people enjoy sugar on a regular basis. But did you know that there are good sugars and bad sugars? Natural sugars like fructose, found in fruit, and lactose found in milk can be healthy choices. Avoid added sugars, like sugary beverages, candy. To find our more read Sugar 101 and take this Sugar Survey.…

Glaucoma: 5 Things You Should Know

January 30, 2017

January 30, 2017 • By Jullia A. Rosdahl, Practicing Glaucoma Specialist, National Eye Health Education Program Glaucoma Subcommittee and Duke University Department of Ophthalmology I don’t know about you, but at the start of each new year, I resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, and sleep in when I can! Some years I follow through…