Dear HCCUA Members:
With all the uncertainties going on Nationwide with Coronavirus, it is vital we do not ignore other health issues due to fear of going to hospital or visiting your doctor. Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States and numbers continue to rise.
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Summer is in full effect! Many people like to take summer trips and participate in fun activities with their kids to make each summer memorable, but ideas on what to do can be helpful. There is no need to break the bank, the key is being prepared and planning ahead. By skimming through all the places Entertainment offers discounts, you are sure to plan a fun day full of savings.
Continue reading “August 2019 Newsletter” HCCUA NEWSLETTER April 2019
Dear HCCUA Members:
Diabetes has been cited as the most challenging health problem in the 21st century. Over 25 million people in the United States have diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes speed up the aging of our bodies and accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, or cardiovascular disease. In fact, diabetes doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Continue reading “April 2019 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Have you ever wondered what causes childhood stress? As an adult it can be hard to imagine a child suffering from stress. Unfortunately, studies show that 10 – 20 % of school aged children experience anxiety which could potentially lead to chronic stress.
Continue reading “March 2019 Monthly Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Love is the answer! Research suggests that people who experience being loved are more likely to have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, have a greater resistance to the common cold, recover faster after illness and injury, and decreased anxiety and depression.
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Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States. Becoming aware of the major risk factors for these conditions can help prevent and control more people from suffering from these ailments. The first steps to reduce your risk are to talk with your health care professional about your heart health, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked and make the effort to live a healthy lifestyle. High blood pressure and cholesterol are the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle choices include eating healthy, exercising regularly, and following your health care professional’s instructions about your medications all can help reduce heart disease and the risk of a stroke.
Continue reading “January 2019 Monthly Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Taking care of yourself is essential to living a healthy life. So, what a better time to benefit from your Annual Comprehensive Wellness Profile (CWP) as part of your HCCUA membership? This test is offered to you after a continuous active membership in good standing for at least 180 days at no additional cost. The Profile contains a blood test and a thorough bio-chemical assessment of most major organ systems. Continue reading “September 2018 Monthly Newsletter”
Dear HCCUA Members:
We hope you are all enjoying your summer! It is almost time for back to school. For many parents this means your To-Do list gets longer. There are a few key factors you should start implementing into your schedules before the first day of school to prepare your child for the new school year. Continue reading “August 2018 Monthly Newsletter”
Throughout life we have moments when we are up and down. It is important to cherish the good times and not allow ourselves to fall into a depression when we are down. Depression is a common but serious illness caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors.
Continue reading “July 2018 Monthly Newsletter”
Have you heard the recent news on stem cell research and therapies? Various companies have been conducting studies for decades, but not until recently did the science behind it move one step closer to exciting new possibilities. These stem cell treatments are a type of cell therapy that bring together new cells into the adult bodies for possible treatments of cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders and other medical conditions.
Continue reading “June 2018 Monthly Newsletter”
