Posts Tagged: health tips

Get Moving in May for Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. MHS wants children and families to get outside and have fun together!

One-third of children and two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. That’s according to Let’s Move. Let’s Move is a program started by First Lady Michelle Obama to help families get active.

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Reduce your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

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The good news: Making changes that make your arteries healthier will help lower your risk for both heart attack and stroke. If you have heart disease, you may need to work on a few aspects of your lifestyle. But remember that the things that are good for your arteries, heart, and brain are also good for the rest of your body. Your doctor will help you find a plan that works for you. It will likely include:

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Reminder: Get Your Flu Shot!

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Flu season is picking up steam! According to CNN, more than half of states are reporting widespread flu activity. Health officials also say cases are more severe this year.

There have been more than 2,000 hospitalizations associated with the flu virus. Among children, there have been multiple deaths reported nationwide during this season. Flu deaths have already been reported in Indiana.

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