Archive for June 2011
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National Prevention Strategy Released. “The most effective and affordable strategy for us to be a healthy nation is to keep people from getting sick in the first place,” Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius said at a press conference where…
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People With Mental Illness Risk Problem Drinking. A new U.S. government report finds that adults who suffer with mental illness are four times more prone to alcohol dependence compared to those without such conditions. The report, released Thursday by the…
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Communities around the globe will use this day to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons. According the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), as many as two million Americans aged 65 or older may have…
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The Scott® Get Up and Ride Wisconsin Bike Challenge kicked off Monday, May 16. Our goal is to log 1,000,000 bike miles by the end of the Challenge on September 30. Watch our real-time leader board to see how we…
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Last week’s congressional hearing on the Older Americans Act (OAA) offered lawmakers a chance to listen to service providers, researchers, advocates and—most importantly—older adults on how to improve the Act through reauthorization this year. The hearing called for modernizing the OAA…
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MyPlate replaces MyPyramid~First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to…
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New dads at risk, too~Postpartum depression is a familiar rite of new parenthood. Feelings of emptiness, sadness and anxiety settle in after the birth of a child, and in severe cases last for months. It turns out that this common…
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The Wisconsin Prevention Summit 2011: Promoting Healthy Aging, will be held on August 11th and 12th at the Stoney Creek Inn in Rothschild. This event is geared toward professionals who are working with older adults or who have an interest…
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Studies show that one of the keys to quality and longevity of life is healthy living. Encouraging overall wellness (for example: stress management, exercise, and proper nutrition) is the key to promoting good health. Preventing chronic health problems and managing the…
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Firms explore health options~With employers projected to see medical costs increase 8.5 percent next year, more are turning to wellness programs, on-site clinics and other health awareness efforts to keep spending in check.
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