How Important is Healthy Skin?
Our skin has a big job to do, which is why keeping skin healthy is so important.
Entries by Christina Henning
Are Your Vaccines Up to Date?
If you’re a parent you’ve likely discussed vaccinations on a regular basis with your child’s healthcare provider. Schools and other youth programs may have even required proof of vaccination prior to your child attending. Who Should Get Vaccinated? As we get older and focus on other priorities when we visit our healthcare providers, it’s easy […]
Expert Tips for Combatting Bad Breath
By Jane Roots, RDH | Dental Hygienist According to a study published by the National Institute of Health, while wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID, 34% of participants realized they had bad breath. Guess what? It wasn’t the mask. Just like breathing into cupped hands to check your breath, talking or exhaling […]
Profiles in Leadership
Meet NOAH Board Member Dr. Marvin (Moe) Bell Get to know Dr. Bell, his inspiration for joining the NOAH board and what he hopes to accomplish as part of the group. Q: When did you join the NOAH Board of Directors? A: I joined the board in January 2022. Q: Why are you interested in […]
Get the Facts: Medication to Treat Opioid Addiction
Five people die from opioid overdose in Arizona every day according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Almost twice as many experience non-fatal drug overdoses. Sadly, the nationwide opioid crisis claims 136 lives per day; accounting for more than 70% of all drug abuse related deaths. With 1.27 million Americans now receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT), […]
Colorectal Cancer Risk, Prevention, and Detection
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and “It’s Our Job to Save Your Butt!” In all seriousness though, colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society the overall lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is […]
Fiber and Your Colorectal Health
By Stephanie Olzinski, MS, RDN |Nutrition Supervisor Fiber is an important nutrient. But why is it important and what can we eat for more fiber are common questions. Simply put, fiber helps keep us ‘regular’ going to the bathroom more frequently. That is a good thing! When we are regular, stool spends less time in […]
Recipes and Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy
February is American Heart Month, so let’s raise awareness for heart health!
Snack Food Month – Tips for Healthier and More Satisfying Snacks
By Mina Goodman, RD | Nutrition Educator When thinking about snacking, what often comes to mind is chips, cookies, ice cream and more foods we consider to be “junk foods”. What we may not realize is that snacking can be a healthy way to keep blood sugar and energy levels steady between meals, prevent overeating […]
10 Bright Ideas for Weight Loss
By Kahti Paydar, RDN | Registered Dietician Are you finding yourself wanting to lose weight? Do you feel your weight loss New Year’s resolution got off to a late start? Believe it or not, there’s still time to achieve your health goals! Make small, gradual, and realistic changes that will build upon one another, creating […]
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