EHE Newsletter Archive
12/02/2008: Influenza Vaccinations
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
11/21/2008: National Family History Day
In 2004, as part of the Family History Initiative, the U.S. Surgeon General declared Thanksgiving Day to be "National Family History Day." As Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Surgeon General...
11/04/2008: November is American Diabetes Month
There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States - roughly 7.8 percent of the population - who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million people have been formally diagnosed with diabetes, an additional...
10/21/2008: Healthy Lungs
Breathing is an automatic function; usually occurring without any thought whether we are awake or asleep. In any given day, each of us breathes nearly 25,000 times. During the breathing process, oxygen flows through our lungs...
10/07/2008: Talk about Prescriptions
It is very important to understand key information about any medication that you take: why you are taking it, how and when you should take it, and the possible side effects. By understanding this information...
09/16/2008: Whole Grains
Whole grains are an important part of your diet as they contain many nutrients including carbohydrates, protein, fiber, B-vitamins, antioxidants, vitamin E, and minerals...
09/02/2008: September is Healthy Aging Month
The current growth in the number and proportion of older adults living in the United States is unprecedented in our nation’s history. According to “The State of Aging and Health in America 2007,”...
08/19/2008: The Importance and Benefits of Water
How much water should you drink in a day? There really is no simple answer. Conventional wisdom suggests that we drink eight (8) eight-ounce glasses per day. Some research, however...
08/05/2008: UV Safety
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the sun. It is an invisible, high-energy form of radiation that can cause or enhance health risks.
07/22/2008: Recreational Water Illnesses
Swimming is a great way to have fun and stay cool during the hot days of summer. Before jumping in, however, be sure to know the facts about germs that may be in the water...