Health

Keep your child’s eating habits healthy on school days. Know which nutrients and how much your child needs.

Kids’ nutrition involves the same kinds of nutrients adults need—protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. However, children need different amounts of specific nutrients as they grow.
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ARcare – Behavior Health

My name is Frank Vega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’m the Director of Behavioral Health for ARcare. We offer traditional behavioral health and outpatient behavioral health services where individuals can call in or be referred by a provider like their doctor or someone in the community that has referred to us and scheduled appointments. They would meet with one of our licensed clinical social workers to address some of the needs that they have and some of the issues that they’re actually struggling within their lives.

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Until you know what to watch for, many type 2 diabetes symptoms could get ignored and brushed off. It is important to educate yourself on the symptoms you should not ignore, to help prevent severe diabetes complications from developing.

Many symptoms caused by type 2 diabetes act as a warning system to alert you to the problem – unless they go undetected, that is. The symptoms can start subtly, leading you to believe that you are just overworked, tired or out of shape. Without prompt treatment, however, your blood sugar levels could rise out of control and cause severe complications. You can remain vigilant about protecting your health by learning all about the type 2 diabetes symptoms that you should not ignore.
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June is Men’s Heart Health Month, but it is a time to highlight all men’s health issues. This is an especially appropriate time for men and boys, and their families, to think about the critical importance of men’s heart health.

After all, death from heart attack is a leading cause of death for men, followed by cancer, accident injuries, and lower respiratory diseases. So, please help spread the word this month about the importance of men’s heart health.
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Getting regular physical activity is important for kids in order to stay healthy, especially when they aren’t in school. Find out how to make sure your kids get exercise on a daily basis this summer.

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