Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health & Safety Features Update

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Title: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health & Safety Features Update

CDC.gov feature articles on health and safety topics that affect you are now available. Summaries and links are below; visit CDC.gov to learn more.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month ~ Learn how to prevent high cholesterol and what your cholesterol levels mean.

ADHD: Take the Next Step after an ADHD Diagnosis ~ Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.  As a parent of a child with ADHD remember that while ADHD can't be cured, it can be successfully managed. Seek help!

Shingles Vaccine: Protect Yourself against Shingles ~ Almost one out of three people in America will develop shingles during their lifetime. Older people are at a greater risk for developing shingles. The only way to reduce the risk and the long-term pain that can follow shingles is to get vaccinated.

Parenting Portal: Parents Make the Difference for Health ~ Use the CDC Parent Portal to help you find information to raise healthier, safer children. This tool makes it easy for parents to find what they are looking for on CDC.gov.

Prostate Cancer Awareness ~ Prostate cancer is the most commonly cancer in men, and second only to lung cancer in the number of cancer deaths. In 2005 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), 185,895 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 28,905 men died from it. CDC provides men, doctors, and policymakers with the latest information about prostate cancer.

National Fruits & Veggies – More Matters® Month ~ Tips for Stretching your Budget September is National Fruits & Veggies—More Matters^® Month. CDC offers 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget to help you stay healthy! 

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ~ CDC Investigates Human Cases

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