This Month's Health Topic

• January-Communities Supporting Active Living. Physical activity is key to good health. Find out how communities can positively impact the health of their residents by promoting physical activity. Click here to download and print a fact sheet on this topic.
  
  



Past Monthly Topics



• December-Breast Feeding. Breastfeeding is best for babies. It protects against illness, is economical, and has long-term benefits for the mother's health. If you are pregnant or know someone who is, our breastfeeding fact sheet provides useful information about the many benefits of breastfeeding.
  
  Click here to download the fact sheet on breastfeeding.
  
  
• November-Diabetes. Diabetes is the sixth most commmon cause of death in the United States. At least 90% of all diabetes cases are Type 2 which can usually be controlled with healthy eating, exercise and glucose testing.
  
  Click here for a fact sheet which gives more information about diabetes symptoms, risk factors and treatment.
  
  
• October-Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Michigan women. Fortunately, there are many things women can do to prevent breast cancer and to detect it early when it can more easily be cured.
  
  Click here for a fact sheet which gives more information about breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and early detection.
  
  
• September-Cholesterol. Cholesterol is a normal substance in your blood, but when there is too much, it increases your risk for heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease and heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women.
  
  Click here for a fact sheet which provides more information about cholesterol and about the various steps you can take to keep your blood cholesterol at a healthy, risk-free level.
  
  
• August-Immunization Awareness. Vaccines are key to a healthy life for people of all ages and cultures.
  
  Click here for for a fact sheet on immunization which includes information about why vaccines are important and the basic immunizations recommended for different ages - from infancy to adults.
  
  
• July-Child and Maternal Nutrition. Find out how to eat right during pregnancy and best ways to nourish children from birth on.
  
  Click here for a fact sheet which includes basic information and resources.
  
  
• June-Arthritis. There are over 100 different types of arthritis and more than 43 million people in the United States report that their doctor has told them they have arthritis or other rheumatic condition. Like most conditions, there are arthritis risks that cannot be controlled, but there are many risk factors that are controllable.
  
  Click here for an arthritis fact sheet for more information about arthritis and how to minimize your risk factors.
  
  
• May-Asthma. Over 28 million people in the United States have asthma, a disease of the lungs that can cause shortness of breath, wheezing, and dry cough. Asthma can be avoided and controlled by staying away from triggers and using the right medications.
  
  Click here for an asthma fact sheet containing more information about asthma and how to control it.
  
  
• May-High Blood Pressure. Nearly one in three American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. The good news is that it can be treated and controlled through medication, diet and physical activity.
  
  Click here to read a high blood pressure fact sheet to learn whether you might be at risk.
  
  
• April-Overweight and Obesity. Obesity and overweight are among the nation's most pressing health problems. Obesity and overweight are risk factors for many diseases and conditions including diabetes, heart disease, high blood presssure and even some forms of cancer. This month's fact sheet provides information on the financial toll of overweight and obesity. Click here to download and print a fact sheet about overweight and obesity.
  
  Are you overweight? Click here to find out.
  
  What are the best ways to maintain a healthy weight? Physical activity and healthy eating are key. See the Healthy Weight & Activity Tips section form more information and tips on fitting physical activity into your daily routine. For some healthy eating tips, see the March Healthy Eating fact sheet below.
  
  
• March-Colorectal Cancer Month. Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading cause of death related to cancer in Michigan. Click here to download a fact sheet that provides information about colorectal cancer, risk factors and prevention.
  
  
• March-Healthy Eating. Click here for a fact sheet with tips and ideas for supporting healthy eating choices at church-sponsored social events.
  
  
• February-Heart Health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Michigan and in the nation. For a fact sheet that provides information about heart disease along with some tips on what people can do to prevent it, click here.


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