Creative Ways to Stay Active
Creative Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays We have entered the season of peppermint mochas, Christmas desserts, and long to-do lists. If the thought of holiday baking and never-ending lines at the stores has you crossing fitness off your list, you are not alone. …
Cutting Out Processed Sugar
What happens when you cut out processed sugar? Do you have a sweet tooth? Maybe you enjoy a dessert here and there after a meal or when celebrating with friends. We tend to assume that processed sugar is easily avoided, as long as we don’t …
5 Hispanic Foods to Add to your Diet
5 Hispanic Foods to Add to your Diet Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15! The dates chosen to celebrate Hispanic heritage are significant because they commemorate the anniversary of the independence of several Latin American Countries. Hispanic heritage encompasses many …
Youth Sports Week
Celebrate Youth Sports Week July 20-26 is named Youth Sports Week. It is dedicated to bringing awareness to fitness for children. Additionally, it promotes the importance of youth sports and encourages local municipalities to continue their youth sports programs. Let’s celebrate Youth Sports Week by …
Fit Fitness In
Fit Fitness In Physical fitness is the ability of your body’s systems to work together in tandem toward the goal of efficiency and performance. When we think about being fit, we often think of bodybuilders or people who spend hours at the gym as part …
Good News for CCMH – Great News for You!
CCMH has been nationally. recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for their exceptional care for resuscitation and stroke from the Emergency Department to discharge as well as cardiovascular care. The Gold Award status recognizes exceptional stroke care for 12 consecutive months. CCMH also received an additional award for achieving target goals …
5 Bicycle Benefits
5 Bicycle Benefits The weather is warming up and we are thinking of more ways to get outside, stay active, and enjoy nature. This week is recognized as National Bike to Work Week. While your work commute is too far to bike, or you may …
Healthy Choices for Stroke Prevention
Healthy Choices for Stroke Prevention Adults make nearly 35,000 choices daily. The kinds of choices we make can affect everything from how long we choose to brush our teeth to what shoes to wear. During the month of May, we recognize stroke awareness and how …
Impact of Heart Health on Wound Healing
Cardiovascular disease can take many forms, including Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arrhythmia and Vascular Disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. These diseases and other issues with the heart and vessels can cause blockages that obstruct the flow of blood, hindering the delivery …