2010 Calendar of Events

September

Sept. 11

RIDE UNITED
Family fun bike rides to support the United Way
Montcalm County
10 a.m.
Isabella County
11:30 a.m.

For more information, visit the RIDE UNITED website.

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Stay Healthy

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Latest Health News

September is National Cholesterol Education Month.

It's a great time to learn more about what you can do to prevent high cholesterol. Approximately 1 in 6 adults have high cholesterol today, which greatly increases the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in America. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms associated with high cholesterol making it impossible for an individual to determine without a blood test. Luckily, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has redesigned their cholesterol website to provide you with up-to-date information about getting screened, high cholesterol prevention and treatment. Do you know your numbers? Set up an appointment today with your physician today.

Going on vacation? Here's how to stay healthy while you're away.

You've spent weeks, maybe months planning for your summer vacation, so you ought to enjoy it! Prevent back injuries by making sure not to overstuff your luggage, and ask for assistance in lifting bags if needed. Protect your stomach by eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water. Also be sure to follow food safety recommendations if leaving the country. Beat jet lag by resetting your watch as soon as you board the plane and if you'll be landing in the morning try to sleep on the plane as much as possible. Finally, fight new germs by getting the appropriate vaccinations before you leave, and make sure to wash your hands often. Click here for more tips on having a healthy vacation.

Sleep habits: More important than you think.

Are you getting enough sleep? If you're like most Americans, the answer is "no," according to the National Sleep Foundation's annual "Sleep in America" poll. Energize Your Life points out that chronic sleep deprivation, for whatever reason, significantly affects your health, performance, safety, and pocketbook.