Mental Health and Young Children

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Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Today, doctors and researchers have gained knowledge of the many layers of mental illness conditions and have developed different methods to help those suffering. Many of the conditions will not improve without the proper channel of help from a medical professional and with the help of family and friends.

The pandemic has taken a toll on people of all ages, but one age group of concern is young children. Many children are developing mental health conditions, and since they are young, it may be difficult for them to express their feelings. Knowing the symptoms of mental health conditions will help us to identify the issue(s) and seek out the right help: Read more

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HealthyCPA – April 2022 :: Teaching Kids to Enjoy Exercise

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  • Teaching Kids to Enjoy Exercise
  • Personal Trainers 101
  • UPDATE on Cancer – April is Cancer Awareness Month
  • Dealing with Loneliness
  • Defining Diet Culture
  • Understanding Eco-Friendly Labels

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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HealthyCPA – March 2022 :: The Wonders of Walking

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  • The Wonders of Walking
  • Coping with Post-COVID
  • Sleep Studies
  • Depression-Food Link
  • Vitamins on Your Plate
  • Q&A: What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
  • Eye Health and Safety Myths

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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Symptoms of a Heart Attack

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The first step to understanding heart health is to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of a heart attack.

According to Heart.org, the main sign of a heart attack is having discomfort in your chest, usually in the center, that can longer than a few minutes or the pain could come and go. The discomfort could be described as pressure or squeezing and can be painful. Some may feel pain or discomfort in their legs, arms, jaw, neck, or stomach. You may feel lightheaded or experience shortness of breath, cold sweat, or nausea.

Educating yourself on the symptoms of a heart attack may one day help yourself or a loved one. Know the signs and be ready to CALL 911.

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Take Care of Your Heart

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February is American Heart Month when it is our call to action to make sure we make sure we take control of our heart health. Over the course of the month, we will provide educational tips and short articles on how to recognize when something isn’t feeling right with your heart, understanding blood pressure, how to reduce the risk heart disease and stroke, and the promotion of healthy habits.

Make it a point to educate yourself on heart health this month so you can start to take care of YOU. Here’s a stat that may make you start thinking about how important it is to take the necessary steps to have a reset of your daily food intake and activities: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds and about 805,000 people have a heart attack every year.

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HealthyCPA – February 2022 :: Your Heart: Sleep on It

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  • Your Heart: Sleep on It
  • Heart Attack Recovery
  • Product Claims in the Food Aisles
  • Winter Warm-Ups
  • Making Sense of Scents

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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HealthyCPA – January 2022 :: New Year’s Health Check

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  • New Year’s Health Check
  • Losing Weight with Smart Devices
  • Wheelchair Workouts
  • How To Cope With Return-To-Work Anxiety?
  • Q and A: Travel During COVID-19

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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HealthyCPA – December 2021 :: The Gift of Giving

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  • The Gift of Giving
  • Toning Up Made Easy
  • Improve Your Relaxation Techniques
  • Winter Family Fun
  • Secrets of Sugars

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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HealthyCPA – September 2021 :: Headache Relief

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  • Grains: The Whole Truth
  • Exercise: Rx for Childhood Obesity
  • Headache Relief
  • Organic Food Safety
  • Prostate Health Advice

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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Smart Sipping

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Sugar-sweetened beverages have become the single greatest source of calories and added sugars in the American diet. We consume lots of sugar-rich sodas, fruit drinks, iced tea and energy drinks, and that’s problematic because overconsumption is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

How much sugar is too much? The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of added sugars daily for women, and nine teaspoons for men. A regular 12-ounce soft drink contains eight teaspoons of added sugar, so even one sweet drink per day is too much. Treat these beverages like candy and have one occasionally, but don’t make them your daily drink of choice.

Sip smarter: Choose water most often. If you crave flavor, jazz it up by adding a squeeze of citrus (e.g., lemon, lime, orange), mint leaves, sliced cucumber, berries, fresh ginger or a cinnamon stick. Enjoy the color and fragrance.

Since coffee and tea are each 99% water, they are also good choices — just be aware of how much sugar you add and how much caffeine you consume. Try not to exceed 400 mg caffeine per day. An eight-ounce cup of coffee has about 80 to 100 mg of caffeine, while a cup of green or black tea has 25 to 50 mg. Herbal tea and decaf coffee are caffeine-free choices. Read more

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