by Jeffrey Slatton | Jul 18, 2019 | Healthy Connections, Your Healthy Connection
What are heat-related illnesses? Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children and teens adjust more slowly than adults do to changes in environmental...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Feb 6, 2019 | Dental, Health Park, Healthy Connections, Mena, Your Healthy Connection
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. This year’s slogan is: “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.” Healthy smile tips include:...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Feb 5, 2019 | Cardiology, Central Avenue, Healthy Connections, Your Healthy Connection
February is National Heart Month, a time raise awareness about cardiology and cardiovascular diseases. The four-chambered heart is an amazing engine for your body, but it’s one without a check engine light. Learn more about the heart and how it works. And...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Jan 10, 2019 | Health Park, Healthy Connections, Mena, Your Healthy Connection
Healthy Connections is now sponsoring a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), an education curriculum designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Classes last a total of...
by Jeffrey Slatton | Jan 8, 2019 | flu, Your Healthy Connection
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral...
