The Top Five Health Concerns for Men
Men are statistically more likely to die at a higher rate than women for the top 10 causes of death. The good news is that much of this is preventable. According to a Centers for Disease Control report, women are 33% more likely than men to visit a doctor in general....
Healthy Over 40
You’re only as old as you feel -- and you’ll feel a little younger by looking out for your health. If you’re on the other side of 40, it’s time to start establishing new habits. Investigate your family history. Understanding your family medical history can help steer...
The Deal with Diabetes
A massive 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. That’s more than 9% of the population. Diabetes affects the body's ability to make or properly use insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas that regulates the glucose, or sugar, in our blood. For...
Healthy Fun in the Sun
The pools are open, the days are long, and the sun is hot -- summer is finally here! Summer isn’t just the perfect time to enjoy a popsicle or a fireworks show (although we like those things, too!): it’s the ideal time to recommit yourself to a healthy lifestyle....
Managing the Silent Killer
Most of us know that blood pressure is important, and that keeping your blood pressure under control is vital to your health. But do you know why blood pressure matters, and what specific role it plays? On average, your heart pumps over 100,000 times a day. With each...
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Ah, science. Although anecdotal, I can tell you working daily with volunteers and donors, I have seen the evidence up close and personal.
This is your brain on generosity | National Christian Foundation
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It’s what researchers call a “cross-cultural universal.” That means no matter where you live, what your income, age, your culture, or even your politics, generous people are, in general, healthier and happier. The mechanisms for it are built into our...Maintaining a healthy weight can be a big deal. Aside from the other obvious health benefits like reduced risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers, there are other special benefits for pregnant women as well.
By getting and maintaining a healthy weight before and during pregnancy, you can limit the potential of pregnancy related high blood pressure and the need for having an emergency c-section.
When a mother is overweight throughout pregnancy there is also a higher chance of the baby being premature as well as becoming overweight themselves.
When a mom is underweight throughout their pregnancy it can cause major health issues for both mom and baby as well.
In general, moms should be gaining about a pound a week if they are healthy weight or underweight during their second and third trimesters. Moms who are overweight are suggested to gain about half a pound per week during the second and third trimesters.
These are of course just suggested guidelines and you should always consult your doctor during pregnancy about any changes and any expected changes in routines or health.
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The Good News in Healthcare | Hope Healthcare Services
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Good News In Healthcare Hope Healthcare Services (formerly Kingsway Community Care Center) is a non-profit organization that offers low-cost, quality healthcare services to our neighbors without health insurance. Hope Healthcare Services patients are those who have no private medical and dental i...