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H ealth C orner Tips, Classes and

Programs to help
you live healthier!

other smoking-related illnesses. Avoid Manage Stress!
secondhand smoke as well. Inhaling Sometimes stress can be good. However,
other people’s smoke causes similar it can be harmful when it is severe
health problems that smokers have. enough to make you feel overwhelmed
June is National Men’s Move More! and out of control. Your lifestyle habits
Health Month! Adults need at least 2 1/2 hours of may suff er and so might your immune
system. Take care of yourself. Avoid
moderate-intensity aerobic activity
Submitted by Leigh Marquess, RN, each week such as brisk walking, drugs and alcohol. Connect socially.
Director for Wellness Promotions at the basketball, bike riding, and swimming. Stay active.
Caroline County Health Department. You don’t have to do it all at once. Get Good Sleep!
Spread your activity out during the Not enough sleep is associated
Men, during these challenging times week, 30 minutes or more a day. with a number of chronic diseases
with the COVID-19 virus still present and conditions, such as diabetes,
in our community, it is oft en hard Eat Healthy! cardiovascular disease, obesity and
to make your own health a priority! Choose a variety of fresh fruits and depression. It is also responsible or
However it is so important for all of us veggies, whole grains, high fi ber foods motor vehicle and machinery-related
to be taking care of ourselves so we can and lean sources of protein, such as fi sh. accidents. In general, adults need 7-9
come out stronger and healthier when Limit foods and drinks high in calories, hours of sleep a night.
this pandemic resolves! sugar, salt, and fat.
Get Your Routine Health Screenings!
Many of the leading causes of death Limit Alcohol! Don’t wait to visit your Primary Care
among men (heart disease, stroke, If you choose to drink alcohol, do so Provider until something is seriously
cancer and chronic lower respiratory only in moderation. For men, that wrong. They can be your best ally

disease) can be prevented. Th e Center means up to two drinks a day if you for preventing health problems.
for Disease Control and Prevention are younger than 65, one drink per day Follow their recommendations for
(CDC) and The Mayo Clinic suggest if you are older than 65. Too much health screenings for Colorectal

many things you can do every day to alcohol can raise your blood pressure Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Oral Cancer,
improve your health and stay healthy: and increase your risk for liver cancer.
Depression, Diabetes, High Blood
Toss out the Tobacco! Maintain a Healthy Weight! Pressure, High Cholesterol, Abdominal
It is never too late to quit. Quitting Losing excess pounds and keeping Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Obesity.

smoking has immediate and long- them off can lower your risk of heart
*Th e Caroline County Health

term benefits. It lowers your risk of disease, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, as well
Department Wellness Promotions offi ce
heart disease, cancer, lung disease and as various types of cancer.
(funded in part through the Maryland
Cigarette Restitution Fund) off ers
Colorectal, Breast and Cervical Cancer
Joseph H. McCarthy, D.D.S., P.A. screenings at no cost to you, for those
who qualify.
FAMILY DENTAL CARE *We also offer a No-Cost Tobacco

Cessation program with referral to
The Maryland Quit line ‘Fax to assist’

program to help you quit for good!
Accepting New Patients

Staff is available to educate people on the
Evening & Saturday Appointments Available effects of smoking /vaping and keeping

nicotine products out of the hands of our
410-482-2242 youth. For more information, please call
our offi ce at 410-479-8080.
13155 Greensboro Rd - Greensboro, MD

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