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Useful healthcare and healthy living information for Marion County residents from our different programs: Active Marion Project, Fitness and Nutrition in Schools, Beacon Point, and Community Home Project.
Empower Your Health: National High Blood Pressure Education Month
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month which is a time to raise awareness, promote prevention, and encourage action around one of the most common yet silent health threats: high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of...
April is National Stress Awareness Month: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Reduce Stress Every Day
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of managing stress for better behavioral and physical well-being. Stress is a natural response to challenges in life, but when left unchecked, it can take a toll on your heart...
March Into Health
Celebrating National Nutrition Month® and how food has the power to unite communities. March is National Nutrition Month® and for the Marion County Hospital District, nutrition is something we’re always celebrating! At MCHD, we create specific initiatives which will...
How Wellness Challenges May Help Keep New Year’s Resolutions on Track
With each new year comes more opportunities to motivate yourself in new ways. Whether you’re already crushing your new year’s fitness goals or you’re looking to try something new, wellness challenges may be helpful to keep your New Year’s resolutions on track. Focus...
How To Make Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Stick
“I’m cutting out sugar for a year.” “I’m going to the gym five days a week, every week.” “I’m going to pay off all my credit card debt.” “I’m going to ask for help when I need it.” Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions like these — and failed to keep them? If so,...
Make The Season Bright: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Burnout
The holiday season brings twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and cherished traditions. But along with the joy and celebration can come a less welcome guest: holiday burnout. It's natural to want everything to be perfect during this special time of year, but pushing...
The Benefits of Gratitude on Behavioral Health
If you found out that there was a supplement that would improve your Mood Sleep Immune system ...and that it could help decrease the effects of Depression Anxiety Issues connected to chronic pain Your risk for disease ...and with side effects such as Nothing No,...
World Mental Health Day: Self-Care and Stress Management
Every year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness and advocate for mental health support across the globe. In today's fast-paced world, taking care of our mental health is as crucial as looking after our physical well-being. One...
7 Ways Teens Can Start An Exercise Program: A Guide To Getting Active
Starting an exercise program as a teen is one of the best ways to build lifelong healthy habits, improve mental well-being, and boost confidence. Whether you're aiming to get fit, feel better, or even excel in sports, here's a step-by-step guide to help you kickstart...
It’s Not Too Late to Start Exercising
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” — Les Brown If you haven’t heard the story of Richard Morgan, we’re not surprised. He’s not a world famous athlete or singer. He’s not an actor or influencer. In fact, he’s retired. Decades ago, when he...
Basking in Safety: Your Guide to Summer Sun Protection
Summer usually means more time and opportunities for physical activities outside. But as much as we adore a beautiful day and golden rays, it’s crucial to remember that the sun can also pose serious risks to our health, especially if we don’t take necessary...
If You Sit at a Desk for More Than 4 Hours a Day, Read This
Health Issues of Sedentary Jobs and How to Overcome Them Like any sort of work, desk jobs can put strain on your body. Even if you're not on your feet, sitting for long periods is not healthy for your spine or hips. Also, desk jobs often involve computers or other...