Articles About prevention
APR 09, 20206 simple yoga poses you can do anywhere
Right now, it’s especially important to care for the whole you — mind, body, and spirit. And since we’re spending our days at home, it’s more important than ever to get our body’s moving whenever possible. ... Read More >
TOPICSexercisehealthy lifestylemental healthPractice WellnesspreventionYoga
JAN 29, 20206 simple habits for a heart-healthy lifestyle
Here’s a sobering fact: Nearly half of all Americans are at risk of heart disease.1 Maybe high cholesterol runs in your family. Maybe your blood pressure runs a little too high. But despite all the odds, you’ve got a powerful tool to help tip the scales: lifestyle change. ... Read More >
TOPICScardiac careEat Healthyexercisehealthy habitshealthy lifestyleHeart Healthprevention
OCT 16, 2019How to supercharge your immune system
Your immune system is what keeps your body healthy. It’s your personal line of defense against sickness, infections, and disease. ... Read More >
TOPICSaway from homecare away from homecold and flu preventionFluFlu shotpreventiontravel
OCT 16, 20196 natural cold remedies to try this winter
Ah, yes, the dreaded common cold. While not as severe as the flu, coming down with a cold can make basic day-to-day activities more challenging. The sneezing, stuffy nose, and sore throat are never fun to deal with. ... Read More >
SEP 17, 2019Heartburn or heart attack? How to tell the difference.
Chest pain can be scary. And it’s not always easy to tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack — especially since heartburn-like symptoms can be from a heart attack. Columbus Batiste, MD, an interventional cardiologist and chief of cardiology at Kaiser Permanente’s Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers in Southern California, breaks down the symptoms — and details the importance of knowing if you’re at risk for heart disease. ... Read More >
TOPICScardiac carehealthy lifestyleheart attack preventionprevention
SEP 17, 2019Manage your sugar cravings in 3 steps
Some days it feels like sugary temptations are everywhere — a co-worker brings donuts into the office, you’re offered a slice of birthday cake, or your lunch comes with a free soda. But too much sugar can take a toll on your body. It can increase your risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.1 ... Read More >
AUG 19, 2019Immunizations, vaccinations, and shots: What they are and how they can save your life
Vaccines are a breakthrough of modern medicine. Because of the efforts to vaccinate, smallpox was eradicated from the U.S. in 1949. Other serious diseases like polio are also nearing elimination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has even estimated that vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. ... Read More >
FEB 07, 2019Simple strategies to live well with diabetes
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes — about 1 in 10 — and most have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have type 2 diabetes, there’s too much sugar in your blood, which can cause serious problems for your feet, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart. ... Read More >
TOPICSblood sugarDiabetesEat HealthyNorthern CaliforniapreventionSouthern California
NOV 01, 20184 doctor-approved steps to help manage type 2 diabetes in Northern California
Managing type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming sometimes. From testing your blood sugar to keeping track of your medications and what you eat, it can feel like a struggle to keep it all under control. ... Read More >
OCT 23, 2018Focus on the holidays with help from Vision Essentials in the Mid-Atlantic States
Spending time with family and friends is what makes the holidays so special — so make sure you can focus on memorable moments with help from Vision Essentials by Kaiser Permanente. ... Read More >
