Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
May is Older Americans Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013May is Older Americans Month (OAM) and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age.” The Administration for Community Living, part of the Administration on Aging, has put together activities, press releases, etc., to celebrate. You’ll also find sample proclamations if you want to work with your communities for this type of recognition. Go …
Health Benefits and Nutritional Value of Fruit Infused Water
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013According to Dr. Robert Parker, BS, DC, there are three essential elements necessary for our bodies to sustain life. In order of necessity they are air or oxygen, water, and nutrition from food. You can only live for a few minutes without air. You can only live days without water. You may only last weeks …
Recall issued for Blood Glucose Meter
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013Please click on link below for details… http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm349187.htm
DRINKING WATER WEEK MAY 5-11
Monday, April 22nd, 2013DRINKING WATER WEEK MAY 5-11 Order FREE materials to remind others of the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Water Conservation Bumper Sticker (M-036) Bumper sticker (3″ x 9″) with a water conservation message. Water Conservation Mirror Clings (M-038) Vinyl static cling (4″ square) with a water conservation message. Perfect for school …
Free Prostate Screening
Monday, April 15th, 2013Free Prostate Cancer (PSA) Screenings Register today by calling 214-947-4628 New! Methodist Richardson Medical Center Medical Plaza I, Physician Dining Room 401 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson,TX 75080 Thursday, April 18, 9 – 11 a.m. Methodist Charlton Medical Center Outpatient Center, Conference Room 10 3500 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas,TX 75237 Thursday, April 25, 9 – 11 …
Sitting is the New Smoking – Top 10 Ways to Exercise at Work
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013I recently ran across a very timely article. It had such a catchy title that I could not pass the chance to share it with you. It should also fit perfectly with my new venture called, “Lunch, Learn & Burn” which is a free low impact cardio program we are initiating at work. Each Friday …
Prairie View A&M University / Cooperative Extension Program
Friday, April 5th, 2013If you are interested in learning more about any and all things about the Cooperative Extension Program and the College of Agriculture & Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University, click on the link below. http://pvcep.pvamu.edu
Get to Know Alzheimers
Friday, April 5th, 2013On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Cooperative Extension Program Family & Consumer Science Agent, Marvin Young, welcomes Mr. Andrew B. Crocker, Extension Program Specialist II | Gerontology and Health of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as he presents an overview, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s at Mabel Meshack White Manor, 3260 Bickers St., Dallas, TX. …
Are Older Americans Drinking Enough Water?
Thursday, April 4th, 2013According to USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion more than one in three older Americans may not drink enough water. For more information click on the link below. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/NutritionInsights/Insight27.pdf
Sports Injuries…When to Seek Medical Treatment
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013Just lately, some witnessed one of the most horrific sports injuries during the NCAA Basketball’s Final Four. Louisville Cardinals guard, Kevin Ware, jumped high to land awkwardly and broke his leg so severely that the bone protruded six inches out of the skin. Of course, an injury to this magnitude requires immediate medical attention. However, …
