National Public Health Week 2017 – Healthy Nation 2030
Healthy – to some, this may be a person wearing a small pant size, eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and exercising every day. However, to achieve optimal …
March is National Nutrition Month®
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages us to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2017 “PUT YOUR BEST FORK FORWARD” serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices.
Wabeno Sledding Party
Sledding is one example of how youth and families can remain physically active during the winter months. The American Heart Association recommends that youth get at least 60 minutes of …
Leafy Greens
Good taste and crunchy texture, wonderful colors and fragrances, eating a large serving of fresh, raw vegetables each day can have great health benefits.
Macaroni at Midnight
Each year, there are approximately 88,000 deaths as a result of alcohol abuse and 75,702 drug and opioid deaths as a result of overdoses in the United States. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 175 million people have used alcohol within the past year
February is Heart Health Month
Your breath shortens, you feel discomfort in your chest and upper body, and start to feel light-headed – You may be experiencing a heart attack. Wisconsin is one of the states with the highest death rates as a result of heart attack and stroke. Approximately, 17 million people die each year of heart related issues and heart disease is the first leading cause death among American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) (CDC, 2014).