Entries by CalCPA Health

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Healthy Hint #52

It’s 3 a.m. and you’re running a high fever. Everything hurts and your doctor’s office is closed. We’ve all been there – wondering whether to go to the emergency room … or wait? When you know it’s not a matter of life or death, an urgent care center or retail health clinic may be your […]

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Healthy Hint #51

How does smoking hurt thee? Let me count the ways! As a major risk factor for many serious health problems, smoking is especially bad for your heart. When combined with other risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and being overweight or obese, smoking raises your risk for heart disease, the leading cause […]

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Healthy Hint #50

Every November through December, you’re surrounded by food – lots of it. At the same time, the holidays can be very stressful if you’re hosting loved ones or missing them. Food plus stress is often a recipe for disaster, but there are steps you can take to beat holiday excess: Fill up on healthy snacks, […]

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Healthy Hint #49

Ready to take the plunge into parenthood? You can start by preparing your body for baby. First, talk to your doctor and share any health conditions, lifestyle behaviors (such as smoking or alcohol use), and medication or vaccination history that might get in the way of either getting pregnant or having a healthy pregnancy. To […]

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Healthy Hint #48

Sometimes, taking risks in life is smart – but not when it comes to your health. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. It can also be very treatable when caught early. In fact, because of higher rates of screening, more people survive breast cancer today […]

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Healthy Hint #47

You get your calories or energy from what you eat and drink. To maintain a healthy weight, you have to balance your daily calories with how you use them. If you need to lose some pounds, the best approach is a combination of healthy diet and physical activity. And studies show the only way to […]

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Healthy Hint #46

Body mass index or BMI is an estimate of body fat based on your weight and height. A BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 for adults is considered normal. People who are overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9) have too much body weight for their height. People who are obese (BMI of 30 or above) […]

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Healthy Hint #45

Buying healthy food doesn’t have to hurt your wallet. You can make smart choices for less by: Going with beans instead of meat: Replace meat with canned or dried beans, which are much cheaper. Many recipes made with meat, such as chili, soups and salads, are delicious with beans. Trying canned or frozen fruits and […]

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Healthy Hint #44

Don’t lose sight of your eyes. Along with your annual checkup, be sure to get a professional eye exam every year. Your eyes also need daily protection, just like your skin. Wear sunglasses to shield them from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays. And rest your eyes throughout the day. If you spend a lot of […]