This year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! Tailor your plate to meet your individual nutrient needs. Start with these simple tips: Eat vegetables at every meal Hydrate healthfully Avoid distractions while eating and enjoy your […]
When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same. By taking preventive measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease and also improve your overall health and well-being. Choose heart healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. […]
January 19-25 is Healthy Weight Week, a time to celebrate healthy habits that last a lifetime. A positive body image and establishing a healthy relationship with food is a good first step in attempting to live a healthy lifestyle. This week is about loving yourself, loving your body, and changing the way you approach health […]
By: Yvonne C. Castañeda Having been raised on American soil by a Cuban father and a Mexican mother, I had one heck of a time forming my own identity. My father, or Papi as I called him, stressed to me that I must always work to be fiercely independent. He pulled me aside when I […]
What is Narcan? Narcan (Generic named drug naloxone) is a prescription medicine that temporarily stops the effect of opioids. This helps a person start breathing again and wake up from an opioid overdose. Here are some basic facts about Naloxone: only works on opioids. It has no effect on someone who has not taken opioids. […]
It’s approaching the time of year when children don their best spooky costumes and venture into the night in search of sugary treats. Every year Halloween poses risks and demands extra precautions for trick-or-treating participants and people going about their regular business. This year COVID-19 has added an element of careful consideration to your child’s […]
According to Mass.gov, Massachusetts confirmed 1,091 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2019, with the possibility of an estimated 332 to 407 additional deaths. While this number represents a decrease compared with previous years, opioid-related deaths continue to be a devastating epidemic for the city of Boston. It is important to remember that opioid-related deaths are preventable […]
Sleep is important for good health. We need between 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Good sleep can increase productivity, efficiency and health. It can increase your immune system functioning and decrease susceptibility to viral illness. Stress can cause poor sleep. Signs of Insomnia: Waking up tired Waking up many times during the night Waking […]
Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When it is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have 5 or 6 smaller snack-like meals during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water…at least 8 glasses […]
Mosquito borne diseases are spread by infected mosquitos. West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are found in Massachusetts.EEE is rare in MA. There are outbreaks every 10-20 years. The latest outbreak began in 2019. WNV has been found in MA every year since 2000. To protect yourself from mosquito borne diseases: Be […]
