Health And Fitness

Illness can be avoided by proper food preparation   Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and local public health agencies have received 26 reports in 19 counties of illness linked to a relatively uncommon strain of Salmonella. “Salmonella is commonly the result of improper handling or preparation of food,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr.

It’s always fun to attend the annual Benton County Fair to ride the rides, visit the displays, see the farm animals, maybe catch a race, and try a sampling of delicious fried treats. If you’re going to sample keep in mind an overall healthy eating plan. A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day while staying within your daily calorie goal for weight loss.

Recently, Virginia Gay Hospital’s Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC) underwent a comprehensive Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Accreditation Program by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). The program certifies that an accredited clinic meets nationally recognized standards. “On July 19th the Atkins Family Medical Clinic was certified as a provider based Rural Health Clinic by AAAASF, the state and federal certification body.

Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? Taking a daily walk or following a simple exercise routine a few times a week may help you feel better. Exercise not only helps your immune system fight off simple bacterial and viral infections, it decreases your chances of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. We don't know exactly how exercise increases your immunity to certain illnesses, but there are several theories.

Public health research, free sunscreen part of this year’s event As thousands of bicyclists cross Iowa on the 41st Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds participants and volunteers along the route to protect themselves from the sun and heat. “Any time during warm weather, but especially during physical activity, it’s critical to stay hydrated,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr.

How is diabetes managed? Before the discovery of insulin in 1921, everyone with type 1 diabetes died within a few years after diagnosis. Although insulin is not considered a cure, its discovery was the first major breakthrough in diabetes treatment. Today, healthy eating, physical activity, and taking insulin are the basic therapies for type 1 diabetes.

Donate Blood Friday, July 19th From 2:30pm - 5:30pm US Bank Community Room LifeServe Blood Center provides blood to our very own Virginia Gay Hospital! Mark Your calendar & Save a Life (or 3)!    Did You Know? 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives Someone needs blood ever 2 seconds Females receive 53% of blood transfusions There is no subsitute for Human Blood Donate Blood on Friday, July 19th from 2:30 - 5:30pm at the US Bank Community Room (414 A Avenue, Vinton).

There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Schedule 30 of them for physical activity! Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems. Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per week.

How is diabetes diagnosed? The fasting blood glucose test is the preferred test for diagnosing diabetes in children and nonpregnant adults. The test is most reliable when done in the morning. However, a diagnosis of diabetes can be made based on any of the following test results, confirmed by retesting on a different day: 1) A blood glucose level of 126 milli grams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher after an 8-hour fast.

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy.