Why replace traditional cleaning products with plant-based ones? 

New recommendations may change the way you think about blood pressure.  The ACC/AHA* developed these categories for defining and treating high blood pressure in 2017:  

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of sleep.  Did you know that adults require seven hours of sleep every night?  Getting sufficient sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being.  It improves memory and focus, and even improves our mood.  Unfortunately, getting fewer than seven hours of sleep regularly is associated with health problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.  Certain treatable health conditions, such as sleep apnea, can leave us feeling drowsy during the day.  If you're feeling sleepy during the daytime, and you're already getting 7-8 h

How to prevent diabetes?  Learn more about it.  Did you know that one in three Americans has Prediabetes, a precursor to diabetes? Did you also know that Prediabetes is REVERSIBLE?  Lifestyle changes are powerful and can PREVENT the onset of type 2 Diabetes:

-Increasing your activity level 

-Making healthy food choices 

Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html

Respirators are worn by millions of U.S.

It’s summer, with longer days and more leisure time, it’s a great time to get active.  Consider these reasons to invest in yourself as advocated by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/features/physical-activity/index.html

As summer approaches, now is the time to create safe work practices for outdoor work in the heat.  Cal/OSHA recommends these 4 steps:

This week we celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW). Join the CDC and the American Public Health Association in creating the healthiest nation in one generation. Public health begins with safe communities, water, and food. In addition, having access to healthcare and preventing injuries and illnesses are essential to our nation’s health.

Check out these resources for more information and activities!

Learn more about the Healthiest Nation 2030 goal and a new public health topic every day this week on the National Public Health Week website 

Close contact with co-workers can make staying healthy a challenge during flu season.  Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to prevent flu.  The CDC recommends these other important actions to protect yourself and others from getting and spreading the flu: (https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/workplace/employees.html)

1. Stay home when you are sick

Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone