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Diabetes and Sexual Health
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● November 2, 2012
Uncontrolled diabetes is a serious illness that can affect the entire body. Complications of prolonged high blood sugars can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. However, did you know that uncontrolled diabetes also affects your sexual health? It may be difficult to discuss these issues with your doctor but it is very important to [...]
Safety rules for Halloween haven’t changed much over the last few decades. The safety tips I will be reviewing were the same safety tips my mother reviewed decades ago. I can still remember the excitement in our home as my brother, my sister and I planned our costumes each year and mapped out how we [...]
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Do you find grocery shopping to be stressful while trying to lose weight and eat healthy? Most of my patients are on a tight budget and the last thing they chose to do is spend money on healthy foods. This often results in fast, convenient meals from fast food chains. Not only is this unhealthy [...]
A Helping of School Success
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● September 17, 2012
In Stanly County, public schools have been in session for three weeks. It is true that students must carry some responsibility for success, but there are ways to give your children a boost from home. Design a place for homework. Keep a supply of pencils and paper close by and remind your child to pick [...]
When Your Kid Won’t Drink Milk
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● September 3, 2012
It wasn’t that long ago that milk used to be the “go to” beverage for kids. Now, if your child is like most kids, milk has been kicked to the curb for sweetened soft drinks, or even Gatorade and other sports drinks. When milk ends up in the lunchroom garbage can and is sidelined at the [...]
Summer time is the best time to try new fruits and vegetables as most of them are in-season and available at local farmer markets. It is also a great time to try grilling fruits and vegetables which provide the best flavors. Try this quick and simple recipe provided by The American Diabetes Association and enjoy! [...]
Fun Foods for Back-To-School Breakfasts
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● August 14, 2012
This is Bonnie from Healthy Promotion. We have been busy getting our Passport to Fitness program ready to go out to schools. The “back to school” start date is just around the corner for Stanly County Schools. The first day of school is August 27th. There have been several posts on the importance of eating [...]
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