Public Health Matters

Tag: diet

  • Building Healthy Habits for Your Family

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    When we look at the underlying causes of illnesses and diseases that affect us we find factors like weight, blood pressure, and stress levels contribute to their development or worsening. This is why it is important that we do all that we can to keep ourselves and those closest to us healthy. Making healthy choices…

  • Colorectal Cancer Awareness

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    March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Colorectal cancer is a disease where cells in the colon or rectum grows out of control. It is the 4th most common cancer diagnosis and the 2nd most common cause of death in the United States.3 According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that there will be…