EHE Newsletter Archive
07/27/2010: Sleep Apnea
It is estimated that over 18 million Americans have sleep apnea — a disorder that affects an individual’s breathing during sleep. It is usually a chronic condition that disrupts sleep three or more nights each week, resulting in
07/20/2010: Anxiety
Anxiety (and related disorders) is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults aged 18 and older. Almost everyone experiences anxiety to some degree at some point in life. It is a...
07/13/2010: UV Safety Awareness Month
Summertime is here! For many people, that means spending more time outdoors in the sun. While some exposure to sunlight can be beneficial and most of us can safely enjoy around 10 to 20 minutes a day in direct sunlight, too...
07/06/2010: Prioritizing Our Health Efforts
In making decisions, one must to be able to recognize degrees of importance; that is, an individual must be able to prioritize effectively. The most important tasks, or the tasks with highest priority, are those that help...
06/29/2010: The Benefits of Walking
Regular physical activity helps to improve one’s overall health and reduce the risks of many chronic diseases. Walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways for individuals to stay physically fit and is often the best
06/22/2010: Salmonella / Food Safety
Salmonella is the most common cause of food borne illness in the United States. Every year, approximately 40,000 cases of infection are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The actual number of...
06/15/2010: Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco use, especially smoking, is the leading preventable cause of death and disability in the United States. The majority of tobacco users are cigarette smokers, while smaller percentages of users smoke cigars or pipes or use...
06/08/2010: Home Safety Month
There are nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits in the United States each year as a result of unintentional home injuries. A few simple steps, however, can dramatically reduce the risk of injury or even death...
06/01/2010: High Blood Pressure
Approximately 74.5 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, a condition that typically develops over many years and eventually affects nearly everyone. According to Prevention (CDC), almost 90 percent of...
05/25/2010: Lyme Disease
Now that summer is just around the corner, tick season has arrived. Gardeners, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of the risk of tick bites and be vigilant in protecting themselves from Lyme...