It's Women's National Health Week!

Here are some tips from https://www.womenshealth.gov/ on how to be your healthiest self!

It's #MelanomaMonday!

From https://healthfinder.gov/

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, and it can almost always be cured when it’s found and treated early.

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. During the month, you can take action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage:

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Put on sunscreen every 2 hours and after you swim or sweat.
• Cover up with long sleeves and a hat.
• Check your skin regularly for changes.

For more information, visit https://www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/free-resources

It's National Minority Health Month!

Learn more at: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/NMHM17/

Got Brussels Sprouts?

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It's #NationalNutritionMonth!

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YOU Can Prevent Nearly 50% of the Most Common Cancers

Prevent Nearly 50% of Cancers

#CancerPreventionMonth

Mediterranean Diet to Lower Cholesterol #HeartMonth

"A Mediterranean diet is based on the typical eating habits in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. It includes dairy products, fish and poultry more so than red meat. Fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, seeds and olive oil also make up a Mediterranean diet, as does low to moderate amounts of wine."

Read more: http://news.heart.org/mediterranean-diet-with-virgin-olive-oil-may-be-recipe-for-good-cholesterol/

Exercise May Help Black Americans Lower Blood Pressure Risk

Read more: http://health.usnews.com/health-care/articles/2017-01-30/exercise-may-help-black-americans-lower-blood-pressure-risk