May Celebrations - VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
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May Celebrations

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Enjoy the many celebrations of May!!!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Did you know that May is……

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS MONTH…..
….know the risk factors….and take appropriate action!
        *Being female
        *Family history of
        *Poor nutrition
        *Low body weight
        *Infrequent menstrual periods/low estrogen
        *Not enough physical activity
        *Smoking and drinking alcohol…….

NATIONAL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
…..develop healthy lifestyle habits…..
        *Follow a healthy eating pattern
        *Reduce salt and sodium in your diet
       *Maintain a healthy weight
        *Be physically active
        *Limit alcohol
        *Quit smoking

NATIONAL FOOD ALLERGY MONTH
….eight of the most common food allergies….
        *milk
        *eggs
        *fish and shellfish
        *wheat
        *tree nut family
        *soybeans
        *peanuts
       
Enjoy the many celebrations of May!!!!

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
                                                      _Mahatma Gandhi

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