Regardless of age, shape, size and ability, we can all benefit from a physically active lifestyle. Any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy is a form of physical activity. Did you know that the more you move, the less likely you are to develop chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension or stroke?
Read moreCheck out our top tips for increasing physical activity during the holidays and remember – have fun! Whether you take a brisk walk to and from the parking lot at work or join an exercise class, just make sure you mix it up so that it’s different each day. Get in 10-15 minutes of activity at a time to increase your health benefits. Always keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking/running shoes in your car and at the office so there are no excuses!
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Cleaning the house is a necessity, but not always something you enjoy doing. Turn your chores into a work out and check two tasks off your to-do list. Whether its extra trips up and down the stairs or adding in a few squats when unloading the dishwasher, this additional movement throughout the day adds up.
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By Chris Sweeney, RN, NOAH Quality Manager
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Dr. Katherine Chuang, MD
Desert Mission Health Center
Bandages. Disinfecting wipes. Sunscreen. Check √
Summer is a great time to stock up on various bandages as well as antiseptic pads for your first aid kits. Your local stores usually have discounts on themed band aids which are fun for the kiddos and ease the pain just as much as a healing kiss!
It’s a good idea to make two kits. A larger one for the car and a smaller, travel size, to carry in your back pack during hikes or bike rides. Most items can fit inside a regular toiletries pouch and are usually water proof.
Your care team at NOAH recommends your first aid kits contain a few ‘must haves’ as you pack for the next road trip this summer. Read more
It’s a hot summer day and your family has been at the lake for hours. Your child walks up to you grabbing their stomach and complains of nausea, has slurred speech, looks pale, and clammy. You grab ice cold water and douse your little one right away, thinking to yourself, do they have heat exhaustion?
If this has happened to you, we at NOAH recommend a strategy to help reduce your risk and provide useful tips to combat the onset of heat exhaustion before it’s too late and heat stroke sets in. Read more
If you haven’t gone out much this summer yet, you might be in for a rude awakening with the sun. As temperatures continue to rise, dehydration becomes inevitable if you don’t drink fluids throughout the day. Over time, heat exhaustion may set in and if you don’t treat it right away, you may find yourself in a local emergency room. NOAH has you covered with some great information about the basics of heat exhaustion.
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As the kiddos enjoy their summer break and family gatherings become a weekend must, NOAH has you covered with some great summer tips to keep you and your family safe while still having fun!
Firing up the grill maybe be the largest safety hazard of the summer season. Use caution when grilling with open flame and be careful when using charcoal lighter fluid. In addition, food safety is easy to overlook at summer picnics, but these warm weather gatherings can lead to foodborne illness if proper food preparation and handling are not followed. When prepping and cooking, make sure you use these tips to ensure your food is safe to avoid getting your family or guests sick.
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Kristal Burton
NOAH Registered Dietician
It’s that time of year when you load up the family and drive off toward adventure. It’s easy when sitting in a car for long periods to justify continually snacking on foods you normally try not to make a habit of munching on, but those seemingly innocent snacks can stack up to a lot of weight gain, bloating and discomfort. Pack these dietitian approved healthy snacks and if you have are going to stop to eat a meal, pick a restaurant that offers healthy meal options.
It’s that time of year when you load up the car and drive off toward adventure. It’s easy when sitting in a car for long periods to justify continually snacking on foods you normally try not to make a habit of munching on, but those seemingly innocent snacks can stack up to a lot of weight gain, bloating and discomfort.
To avoid the traveling weight gain, follow these 6 dietitian approved tips: Read more
