June is National Men’s Health Month and is a great time to celebrate the men in our lives by reminding them to take care of their health. Men live an average of five years less than women and more men than women die of the leading causes of death, such as heart disease and cancer. With ... Read this post.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, with all the changes and additional stress lately due to COVID-19, now is a great time to start taking care of YOU! During a time of change, our mental health can take a back burner to everything else going on around us. Follow these simple steps ... Read this post.
Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month. Alcohol is the most commonly used additive substance in America, resulting in one in twelve adults becoming dependent. Alcohol dependency takes a toll on the body, leaving long term effects such as liver disease, pancreatitis, cardiovascular ... Read this post.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Colorectal Cancer is treatable with good outcomes, if detected early enough, so regular preventative screenings are key to avoiding this disease. If you are 50-75 years old, schedule your Colorectal Cancer screenings regularly. These screenings range ... Read this post.
CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. Attitudes and habits established at an early age, regarding keeping teeth healthy, are crucial in maintaining good dental health throughout every stage of life. Teach your child the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth, eating a balanced diet, ... Read this post.
Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States, are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but this disease is preventable with vaccination, healthy living, and regular preventative screening tests. The screening tests are easy and recommended for all ... Read this post.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays can certainly be a stressful time of year. The added layer of activities and responsibilities take up a lot of time, money, and, especially, emotional energy. This year is particularly difficult because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ... Read this post.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
There are over 30 million adults living with diabetes in the United States. In addition, there are 84 million more who are diagnosed as pre-diabetic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher ... Read this post.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Did you know that there are over 300 different types of bacteria living in our mouths? Many of these bacteria can cause tooth decay. They can also be contagious like other infectious diseases. To keep bacteria under control, practice good dental hygiene every day. Brushing and ... Read this post.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Sterling Health Care is deeply committed to treating a whole person, physically and mentally. Often, caring for your mental health has a stigma attached to it. We are here to stop it. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background. These thoughts should never ... Read this post.
