May is Physical Fitness Month, and it’s a great time to revisit your exercise routine and think about how you can incorporate more activity into your life.
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National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us
There has never been a time in human history where food wasn’t a medium that connected us to our environments and communities. It is through food that we not only nourish our physical bodies, but also our relationship with family and friends, culture, history, economy, policy, agriculture and more.
In 2025, National Nutrition Month invites us all to take the time to find out how food connects us in our daily lives.
Tuscan Saucy Beans
It’s time to embrace our heart health! Show your heart the love it deserves by staying active and eating a healthy, balanced diet. This includes plenty of plant-based foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains and legumes; lean proteins like fish, skinless poultry and low-fat dairy; and heart-healthy fats, which include olive oil, avocado oil, and whole nuts and seeds. The American Heart Association has an excellent example of what a healthy plate could include: The Deliciously Balanced Plate (heart.org) If you want to include more heart-healthy foods on your plate, this recipe comes together in 10 minutes and makes an excellent lunch or dinner. Serve with some veggies or crusty bread. –Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN, CIEC, Tevis Center for Wellness community nutrition educator
What is Heart Failure?
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood as effectively as it should, leading to a range of symptoms caused by fluid buildup.
Winter Solstice Meditation: Cultivating our Inner Stillness
The word solstice is derived from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still). Many cultures and religions around the globe have celebrated the winter solstice, taking place on Dec. 21 this year, for centuries. It marks the earth’s maximum tilt away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Love the Skin You’re In with Prevention and Early Detection
Spring is here! As you enjoy the warmer weather, remember to take care of your body’s largest organ—your skin! May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Skin Cancer Foundation, one out of every five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70.
Massage and Pregnancy
Perinatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that supports you as your body goes through the many changes of pregnancy. From physical to emotional symptoms, a massage from a specially trained massage therapist can help alleviate multiple symptoms as well as produce an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.
Durable Medical Equipment Contributes to Independent Living
Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment and supplies ordered by a healthcare provider for everyday or extended use.
Total Health Expo Starts Monday, October 24!
Get a taste for healthier living—both virtually and in person—with exciting health and wellness events for the entire family! Don’t miss your chance to learn beneficial tips, tricks and practices for the mind and body from October 24 through 29. Some events require registration. Visit lifebridgehealth.org/totalhealthexpo to learn more. Read More
Cozy Up to Healthy Living at the 12th Annual Total Health Expo
Enjoy a week-long celebration of health and wellness information and activities during Carroll Hospital’s 12th Annual Total Health Expo presented by Point Breeze Credit Union. This year’s event will be held online and in person from Monday, October 25 to Friday, October 29.