Monthly Archives: March 2012

” A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone”. – Henry David Thoreau...

Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your risk for health problems. Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need and when to get them. See your doctor, nurse, and dentist for regular check-ups and as often as directed. Get seen if you feel sick, have pain,...

Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Wash hands to stop the spread of germs. Avoid smoking and second hand smoke. Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends. Be ready for emergencies. Gather emergency supplies. Make a plan. Be informed....

Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles. Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Include activities that raise their breathing and heart rates and that strengthen their muscles...