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Fort HealthCare | February 16, 2018 | 0 Comments | Nutrition |
When it comes to nutrition and eating for a healthy heart, some simple diet changes can improve your lipid numbers. Lipid labs are the labs your doctor orders to check the levels of cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and your triglycerides. It’s important to know your numbers and to understand what those numbers means so […]
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Fort HealthCare | February 8, 2018 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Keep track of your numbers Individuals with pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes are likely to also have high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar. These individuals are also likely to be overweight/obese. These factors can play a major part in developing cardiovascular disease and other serious health conditions as time goes by. But […]
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Fort HealthCare | January 25, 2018 | 0 Comments | Nutrition |
As the Super Bowl comes creeping up in the coming weeks, we start to prepare dishes and snacks for our parties with friends and family. Unfortunately, most of those dishes and snacks are packed with calories, fried in grease and just overall unhealthy. The average football fan eats about a day’s worth of calories during […]
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Fort HealthCare | January 5, 2018 | 0 Comments | General Health |
As the New Year begins, most people like to make a “New Year’s Resolution.” Why not make yours “Quitting Sitting?” Most American adults spend up to eight hours sitting a day and everyone knows that sitting behind a computer all day can get a little drawn out day after day. What most people do not know […]
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Fort HealthCare | December 14, 2017 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Winter can bring about changes in our behavioral health When winter approaches, do you glide into a gloomy mood? Do you crave starchy foods? Do you sleep more and notice changes in your energy level? If the shifting seasons seem to affect you this way, then you might have SAD. Dark Moods and Other Symptoms […]
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Fort HealthCare | November 16, 2017 | 0 Comments | General Health |
10 Signs To Know For Early Detection As we get older in life, our memory often changes. But memory loss that interrupts our lives is not a typical part of aging. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, which is a slow decline in memory. Alzheimer’s disease is a fatal disorder that results in the loss […]
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Fort HealthCare | October 20, 2017 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October serves as an annual reminder for women to pay attention to our health. But breast cancer is not the only major disease that threatens us. Heart disease and diabetes are also serious concerns that women should pay attention to for better health 365 days a year. The statistics are staggering: In […]
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Fort HealthCare | September 14, 2017 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Complete details of the Fall Prevention collaboration Did you know, that one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall down every year? However, falling is not a normal part of aging. Every older adult has the power to prevent a fall. On September 22nd, 2017, Fort HealthCare will join with the National Council on Aging […]
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Fort HealthCare | August 3, 2017 | 0 Comments | Primary Care |
Primary Care is a key to good health We may start to ask ourselves, “Could I be feeling better? Should I be taking proactive steps in bettering my personal health?” Choosing your medical provider can be a very personal choice that has long-lasting implications for you and your family members. Fort HealthCare encourages you to […]
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Fort HealthCare | April 13, 2017 | 0 Comments | General Health |
April is Stress Awareness Month, and also a time when we experience warmer temperatures and see green things growing where empty branches or snowbanks used to be. Stress awareness should receive continuous attention, but we take the time to focus on ways to improve our health with the different health observation months that come along. To […]
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