A Healthy You
Madisonhealth Blog
At Madison Memorial Hospital we want our patients and our employees to make healthy choices. The foods we eat largely impact the lifestyle we live. Strive to make good healthy choices each and every day! A message to our community and to our staff!
Eating Falafels is a Healthy Treat!
Come enjoy Hot and Spicy Falafels with Tzatziki Sauce in the meeting room between 12 and 1 pm with Madison’s Renowned Dietitian Carol.
Kindness
Kindness is one of the Values we Strive for at Madison Memorial Hospital.
Idaho and Wyoming continue to fall short of the national average for the number of women getting their recommended mammogram check-ups. There are hundreds of explanations as to why, such as not being insured, not knowing the age to begin getting mammograms, or being unaware of the preventative treatments available. But all of these explanations can be worked around, there is no excuse powerful enough to completely hinder you. Some may argue that mammograms do not prevent cancer, so why should they bother getting them? Even though the procedure may not do anything to reduce your risk of developing cancer, mammograms can detect potential cancer threats before they’re even physically noticeable. This can help women begin treatment before the problem grows to advanced stages. We can also help women begin getting preventative tests like mammograms by spreading information and awareness. If everyone in the Teton Region Pinky Promised to talk...
In 2012, 200 women died from breast cancer in Idaho and Wyoming. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, approximately four in five (80.9%) women in the United States aged 50 and older report having had a mammogram in the past two years. Massachusetts (89.5%), the District of Columbia (86.3%), and Rhode Island (86.2%) have the largest shares of women who have had a breast cancer screening. Oklahoma (73.4%), Idaho (72.4%), and Wyoming (70.6%) have the smallest shares. The American Cancer Society gives lower numbers, saying that the highest states are Massachusetts (72%), Delaware (68%), and Rhode Island (67%). The lowest states were Idaho (49%) and Wyoming (47%). A potential reason why the numbers are so different is that the American Cancer Society study included women 40 and older, instead of the usual 50 and older. Regardless of the exact numbers, both these sources show that Idaho and Wyoming are falling behind in regular...
Laughter Is the Best Medicine.
Why Laughter?
- relaxes the whole body
- boosts the immune system
- triggers the release of endorphins
- protects the heart
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm
Fitness: Make It a Habit
- Make your goals all about you.
- Update those goals whenever you feel stagnant.
- Remove any excuses that get in your way.
- Don’t get discouraged by a slip-up.
Link & Source:
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/how-to-stay-active
Stay Positive
- Write about a positive future.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Change unhealthy self-talk.
- Remember achievements.
Link & Source:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/stay-positive
Protecting Your Lungs
- Avoid exposure to pollutants (such as cigarette smoke).
- Prevent infection.
- Attend regular check-ups.
Link & Source:
http://www.lung.org/your-lungs/protecting-your-lungs/
Lung Cancer Prevention
- Steer clear of cigarette smoke of any kind.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Exercise regularly.
Link & Source:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/basics/prevention/con-20025531
Happy National Running Day! Aerobic exercise, such as running, has many health benefits. Our blood receives more oxygen and our body releases endorphins. Running can boost the immune system and also help prevent many diseases. There are many health benefits to running; however, if not done properly it can really harm us. It’s important to have good form in order to make sure we aren’t causing damage. Pose Running is a specific running form designed to protect our body and to help us be super efficient! Pose running includes running with the ball of the foot hitting the ground first and then lightly tapping down on the heel, rather than running heel to toe. This prevents shock waves sent to the ankle, knee, and hips. It’s also important to lean slightly forward and let your feet drop with gravity. Work with gravity and not against it in order to run more efficiently....
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