Chronic Conditions & Diseases
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A Healthy Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of men and women of all ages. It causes serious health problems and harms your heart. While having a healthy blood pressure is important for everyone, it’s especially important for women, and it’s never too early to start thinking about keeping it in a healthy range. In fact,…
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Seven ways to support healthy blood pressure during pregnancy
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? It’s time to think about your blood pressure, even if you’ve never had high blood pressure. About half of pregnancy complications, such as having a preterm baby, are related to high blood pressure. Pregnancy complications also increase your risk of heart disease later in life. But many pregnancy complications can…
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Air Quality and Health: Breathe Easier by Being Air Aware
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In Sacramento, air quality can affect our daily lives. The American Lung Association “State of the Air 2024” gives our county an “F” grade and ranks our city as the 7th most polluted in the nation. Summer brings even more smog, wildfire smoke, and air pollution to our area. With shifting wind, conditions can change from…
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Increase in Meningococcal Disease Cases in the United States
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CDC Issues Health Alert The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on March 28, 2024, warning healthcare providers about a rise in invasive meningococcal disease in the United States. Cases caused by the prevalent strain are disproportionately occurring in people ages 30–60 years (65%), Black or African American people (63%),…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of your digestive system. While often overshadowed by other cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious public health concern. Since CRC is often preventable through early…
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Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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When stress hits hard, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart to try to eat more foods that nourish. It’ll make your heart happier, and maybe…