Click here to download publication.Not many people believe they can become a statistic of spinal cord injury; however, it happens every day. It is important to know that spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. There are some protective measures you can take to avoid getting a spinal cord injury.
Click on the image to download brochureEat Healthy to Help Prevent Heart Disease
What kills Americans most? Heart disease. It’s the No.1 cause of death in
this country. You can lower your chances of getting heart disease. One way is to choose
foods carefully.
Nearly everyone knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you know that smoking causes a number of other serious lung diseases? These include chronic bronchitis and emphysema, collectively known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Osteoporosis is a generalised disorder of the skeleton, where bone strength is compromised as a result of reduced bone quality and low bone density. The consequent structural weakness leads to in an increase in bone fragility and risk of fractures (broken bones).
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Being diagnosed with arthritis can raise many concerns and questions. In this booklet you will find information about arthritis itself; the kinds of treatment that are available; ways of coping; how to get help; and how to develop your own skills to manage the condition.
Getting your blood sugar under control is important – but not enough.
It’s also important to control blood pressure and cholesterol.
Diabetes is a serious disease – but you can still live a long and
healthy life! Here’s what you need to know.
Click on the image to download bookletThis booklet is designed to help you understand more about memory loss, so that if you are worried – either about your own or someone else’s memory – you can seek advice and, if necessary, get treatment and support.
Click on the image to download booklet. Written for men and women ages 18 to 64, this booklet is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When reading, you’ll want to pay special attention to the Advice to Follow boxes in this booklet. They offer you a quick snapshot of the latest information from these new guidelines.Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
