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Men's Health Month
June 1, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming.
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 18, 2022
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up?
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April 2022 Monthly Health Article – Allergy Season
April 5, 2022
A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
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Help Lee County Improve Our Community's Health-Take our health assessment survey
March 20, 2022
The Lee Community Action Network (LeeCAN) “A Healthy Carolinians Partnership”, Central Carolina Hospital, and the Lee County Health Department are launching the 2022 Community Health Assessment survey today and are asking for the public’s feedback on the community’s health.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 1, 2022
In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and...
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2022
Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before.
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2022
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease?
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 26, 2022
You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health.
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2022
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come.
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2022
Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age.
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