Fact or Fiction: You Can Get the Flu from the Flu Shot
November 21, 2017
Mountain Pacific
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months old and older get a flu vaccine every year. But fear and misconceptions about vaccinations stop people from getting the flu shot. Here is some information to help clear up some of those fears and misconceptions.
Question: Can the flu shot give you the […]
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Tips and Tools to Help You Manage Your Diabetes through the Holidays
November 20, 2017
Mountain Pacific
Each year, November officially kicks off the holiday season. November is also American Diabetes Month. Coincidence? Probably not, since the holidays can create challenges for those living with diabetes. So how can you enjoy all the holiday festivities while still keeping your diabetes in check?
These six steps can help you manage your diabetes through Thanksgiving, […]
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Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Strokes: Are You at Risk?
October 26, 2017
Mountain Pacific
"Every four minutes someone in the United States dies of a stroke" – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Be honest with yourself. Are you over weight? Do you smoke? Do you have high blood pressure? Don’t exercise regularly? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are at a higher risk […]
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