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The Alaska Heart Run

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:26:42 +0000

Millions of Americans live with heart conditions that can turn deadly, but the American Heart Association (AHA) is committed to funding research, awareness and care. Every year, Alaskans take a Saturday in April to help to raise money for the AHA, while also practicing heart healthy habits. On April 21, joins Alaskans in the Alaska […]

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November is National Diabetes Month

midnightsuncare — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:49:12 +0000

One in 11 Americans suffer from diabetes. November marks National Diabetes Month an event aimed at spreading awareness about the risks, symptoms, complications, prevention and management of diabetes. The 2017 National Diabetes Month theme is “You Are the Center of Your Diabetes Care Team.” You can check out the theme video here. The goal is […]

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Men’s Health Month – Help Dad Stay Safe This Summer

midnightsuncare — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:01:33 +0000

What better time of year to celebrate Men’s Health Month than when the salmon are running and dad is out enjoying his favorite summer activities. Men’s Health Month is certainly about celebrating the men in our life but more importantly, it aims to keep them healthy by spreading awareness about the importance of preventative care […]

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Avoiding Alzheimer’s - Healthy Habits to Keep Your Brain In Shape

midnightsuncare — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:48:08 +0000

Read Grab the newspaper with your cup of coffee or sit back and enjoy the latest mystery novel. Reading keeps your mind sharp and stimulated, and can ward off dementia. Exercise Staying fit promotes overall wellness but keeping your blood pumping can also keep Alzheimer’s at bay. Increased blood flow to the brain reduces the […]

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Benefits of Exercising

midnightsuncare — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:31:41 +0000

A common New Year’s resolution for many people is to get to the gym more. But exercising is so important for our health and happiness that it shouldn’t wait for January 1st to come back around. Exercising is about more than just losing weight or feeling comfortable on the beach – exercising is a key […]

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Change is Exercise for your Brain

midnightsuncare — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 02:57:17 +0000

Last week we talked about ways to help seniors overcome mental barriers keeping them from achieving their fitness resolutions. Keeping your body healthy is something most people have a god idea how to do. Finding the motivation takes some more effort, but we know what we should be doing. Mental health isn’t as clear. […]

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Overcoming Fitness Resolution Barriers

midnightsuncare — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:13:34 +0000

It’s a new year! For many people, the New Year brings new resolutions. By far the most common resolutions every year have to do with physical fitness. Unfortunately, fitness resolutions are also the most commonly broken as well. Being active can be hard. You know it’s good for your blood pressure, heart health, respiratory […]

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The Basics of Cancer for Aging Adults

midnightsuncare — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:29:44 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think it is an appropriate time to talk about cancer in aging adults. It’s easy to say, “Yeah, I know what cancer is.” And most of us do—but we’d rather not think about it. That’s why we often ignore the signs or don’t take preventative measures. But, […]

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8 Signs That You or Your Loved One Could Suffer a Debilitating Fall

midnightsuncare — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:34:41 +0000

September is Fall Prevention Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, one in every three adults aged 65 or older will suffer a fall. It is likely that such a fall will result in moderate to severe injuries, including hip fractures and head trauma. It is also well known […]

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