Posts Tagged ‘health’
New Research: Sitting Ages your Cells Faster
Soup: It's what's for dinner
Submitted by: Dana Bowen Is there anything better than a bowl of delicious homemade soup? How about a homemade soup that cooks itself? Well, here’s one for you, try this Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup and not only satisfy your need for homemade comfort, but do it with minimal effort. Enjoy! Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup…
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and ICSEW wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV, but many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. HPV is…
September is Healthy Aging Month
Eat Fresh in August
It ‘s harvest time for many local growing produce. Be sure to check out these items this month! Vegetables cucumbers corn eggplant tomatoes summer squash green beans lettuce Fruits watermelon strawberries cantaloupe blueberries peaches apricots kiwi raspberries plums While enjoying these fresh items during BBQ season check try some new recipes How to Pick, Cut,…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
What Water Bottle is best?
Heat Illnesses Can be Fatal; Would You Know What to Do?
The best way to avoid a heat-related illness is to limit exposure outdoors during hot days. Air conditioning is the best way to cool off, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Also: • Drink more liquid than you think you need and avoid alcohol • Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat • Replace…
Annual Health and Wellness Fair was a Success.
May 8-14th was proclaimed National Women’s week by Governor Inslee and May 11, 2016 as Women’s Health Day. In order to raise awareness and support for State Employed Women and their health, ICSEW hosted their annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Labor & Industries Building in Tumwater Washington on May 11, 2016. Fifty vendors…
March is National Kidney Month!
According to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), “Kidneys filter 200 liters of blood a day, help regulate blood pressure and direct red blood cell production. But they are also prone to disease; 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney…