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It’s important to remember that there is no safe tobacco use. Companies may want you to believe using certain kinds of tobacco is safer than using others. But, these kinds of tobacco are just as dangerous as “regular” cigarettes:
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Read More...MHS will be hosting a Healthy Celebration on June 19, 2013, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM at Northshore Health Center, located at 6901 Broadway Merrillville, IN.
For this special event, MHS is partnering with Northshore Health Center and its pediatricians to offer well-child visits (check-ups) and age-appropriate children’s immunizations for MHS members with a scheduled appointment.
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Read More...Got a curious child or pet? Pets and small children are prone to taste anything within reach, and many of the plants in your house and yard may be poisonous if swallowed. Each year, just fewer than 4% of poisonings in the U.S. are caused by plants. Because children are small, it doesn’t take a large amount of plant to be swallowed to cause harm to them, so they are especially vulnerable.
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Read More...May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s time to reach out and get help. If you need help with your mental illness or managing stress, you are not alone.
In 2011, there were more than 45 million adults in the U.S. living with a mental illness in the past year. That’s according to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
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Read More...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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Read More...MHS and Radio Disney are teaming up to “adopt a school.” They are teaching students about healthy living in a fun way!
It’s called “Rosie’s Rockin’ Recess.” MHS mascot RosieRoo joins the Radio Disney Road Crew. The event takes place May 9 at 1:40 p.m. It is at Grissom Elementary School in Gary.
There are games and contests to show kids that exercise can be fun! And Dr. Yancy from MHS will talk with students about staying active.
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Read More...MHS wants you to stay committed to better health! These recipes are designed for your body and mind. They are easy to prepare and help you stay healthy!
Yield: 10 servings
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Read More...MHS wants you to stay committed to better health! These recipes are designed for your body and mind. They are easy to prepare and help you stay healthy!
Good-for-You Cornbread
Yield: 8 servings
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Read More...MHS encourages members to find a “medical home.” This means you should have a good relationship with a doctor you trust. You should go to that doctor for all your medical needs.
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Read More...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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