Are You Prepared for A Disaster?
April 5, 2022
Prepare for Disasters Every U.S. state and territory is at risk of disasters, therefore, the question is when, not if a disaster strikes. Disasters disrupt
TIPS ON NUTRITION, EXERCISE, & MORE
Health & Fitness Blog
Diabetes Prevention Program to be held at the Sumner County Health Department
March 1, 2022
96 million American adults — more than 1 out of 3 — have prediabetes More than 8 in 10 adults with prediabetes don’t know they
It’s National Nutrition Month!
March 1, 2022
National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition.
National Quit Smoking Week
February 23, 2022
Tobacco use can lead to tobacco dependence and serious health problems. Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health.
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 14, 2022
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1 in 11 female and 1 in 14 male high school students reported having experienced
Eat Healthier for a Happy Heart
February 7, 2022
When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach
Make Heart Health a Part of Self-Care
February 1, 2022
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting
National Wear Red Day is This Week!
January 31, 2022
National Wear Red Day is February 4, 2022! February 4 is National #WearRedDay! Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in
February is American Heart Month!
January 27, 2022
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend
Be SMART When Setting New Year Resolutions!
January 11, 2022
January is often used as a time to pause and evaluate the success and pitfalls of the previous year. It is also a good time
Mental Health Care and Suicide Prevention During the Holidays
December 22, 2021
For some people, stress increases during the holiday season, leading to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. If you or a loved one experience
Holiday Cooking With the Whole Family
December 10, 2021
During the holidays, it’s common to spend more time in the kitchen than normal, baking cookies, cakes and other special treats for family and friends.
National Diabetes Month Week Three: Diabetes Management
November 18, 2021
Small Changes, Big Results It’s week three of The Big Step Up and we’re discussing diabetes management to help you thrive day in and day out.
Take the “Big Step Up” Against Diabetes
November 9, 2021
In honor of National Diabetes Month, the American Diabetes Association is asking everyone to take “The Big Step Up” against diabetes by encouraging everyone to
November Is National Diabetes Month
November 1, 2021
November is National Diabetes Month! Did you know that by making healthy lifestyle changes, it is possible to reverse or manage prediabetes? Prediabetes is
UT Extension to Host a Healthy Eating Basics Class Series
August 24, 2021
UT Extension to Host a Healthy Eating Basics Class Series Join Jenny Biggs for a virtual 5- week class series in which she discusses how