Category: Tips and Tricks

The good news: you can control asthma by taking the right medicine and avoiding triggers that cause an asthma attack. Learn more about creating an asthma action plan at http://1.usa.gov/1SE96jm.

Get inspired to #MoveInMay visit https://go.usa.gov/x58mx.

Research shows that getting more active and changing our sedentary habits is one of the most effective ways to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. That’s why Health Management Partners is joining the American Diabetes Association’s third annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day today.

Today is all about recognizing the importance of getting up and moving throughout the day as an important part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, the ADA recommends that everyone get up and move at least every 30 minutes. #GetFitDontSit

On World Asthma Day and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.
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More than 37% of the U.S. workforce is sleep deprived. Fatigue can affect our ability to #justdrive. Learn more at www.nsc.org/fatigue

Distractions can last a lot longer than people realize. Even hands-free is dangerous because our brains remain distracted by the conversation. #justdrive and learn more at http://www.nsc.org/justdrive

March is National Kidney Month! Celebrate women’s health and kidney disease prevention—take steps to keep your kidneys healthy. www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/communication-programs/nkdep/get-involved/national-kidney-month

During National Nutrition Month and beyond, store food properly to reduce waste and save money! Get more tips from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics experts: http://sm.eatright.org/NNMfoodstorage #NationalNutritionMonth

This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food,” a reminder to eat healthfully for ongoing energy and plan meals and snacks in advance to help reduce food loss and waste.