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Live Healthy Georgia
Seniors Taking Charge.
Kick-Off Celebration
Calendar of Events
Sep and Oct 2006
The DHR-Division of Aging Services, Area Agencies on Aging and Service Providers are partnering with the Division of Public Health and other public/private sector agencies to promote the “Live Healthy Georgia- Seniors Talking Charge” campaign.
The campaign messages are: Be Active, Get Checked, Be Smoke-Free, Eat Healthy and Be Positive
A listing of statewide events/activities planned for the months of September and October to celebrate the official Kick-off of the campaign is available to download. Click here.
Avoiding Summer
Health Woes
Summertime brings food, fun, and family outings. Summertime is a wonderful time for outdoor activities, cookouts, and gardening. As we enjoy these activities, we may encounter the common hazards of summertime fun. Are you prepared to avoid them?
Read more about avoiding summer health woes …
Dental Care
and Diabetes
Diabetes affects every part of the body. Although not often talked about, people with diabetes have a higher risk for oral health problems when blood sugars are poorly controlled. Because of the higher risk, people with diabetes must practice good oral health habits. It’s also important to check your mouth regularly for ulcers or signs of inflammation or infection.
Read more about oral health and diabetes ...
Exercise and
Osteoarthritis
The joint pain and discomfort from osteoarthritis (OA) discourages many people from being active and doing regular exercise. Although it may not seem logical, exercise or daily physical activity is beneficial for people with OA. It will help you feel better and slow the progression of OA. Exercise is also beneficial since it helps to maintain a healthy body weight. The burden of excess weight can worsen the pain associated with OA.
Read more about exercise and osteoarthritis ...
The "Five Second Rule"
Is it true?
We’ve all heard it. Perhaps you’ve proclaimed it. The Five Second Rule states that if food is dropped on the floor, you can pick it up and eat it, as long as you do so within 5 seconds.
Hmmm. When you stop and think about it, do you wonder if that is true? Is it really safe to eat food off the floor, even if only on the floor for a second?
Get the facts about the “Five Second Rule” ...
Take Charge Tips
Eat Healthy
Blueberries are naturally high in Anthocyanin -- the pigment that makes the berries blue. The pigment is a powerful antioxidant that, like other antioxidants, protects us from byproducts of metabolism called "free radicals" that can lead to cancer and other age-related diseases.
Antioxidants are important for good eye health. In addition to the anthocyanin found in blueberries, other antioxidants include vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
What foods are best for eyes? Click here to find a listing of foods high in these antioxdants.
Be Active
As you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts (From FDA Consumer).
Read more about selecting proper sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays.
What to Look for in a Pair of Sunglasses
Get Checked
It is important to have regular vision check-ups. Like any other health problem, early detection means the condition can be managed and treated more successfully.
Be Smoke Free
The relationship between smoking and lung disease is well established. There is growing evidence that smoking is also related to other diseases and conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Read more about it ...
Be Positive
July is National UV Safety Month. Our eyes are at risk of the damaging effects of UV radiation just as our skin is. This month learn about the effect of UV radiation on your eyes and then take positive action to protect yourself from it.
Read more .
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