All posts with subject: prevention
Monday, November 23, 2009
How can you green your baby’s nursery, and why is it important?
Making your newborn’s nursery “green” isn’t just good for the environment; it’s also preventive medicine for you! Kaiser Permanente’s green guru Kathy Gerwig shares tips on creating a healthy space for the newest member of the family.
Read full storyfiled in: Healthy Kids
subjects: childrens-health, prevention
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
We’ve got your back: simple exercises to keep your back in shape
Did you know you could be hurting your back while just sitting and reading this?
Most of us sit 8–10 hours a day, and not every chair is right for every person, putting strain on our backs. Add the everyday strains and lifting of working in the house and yard, and [...]
Read full storyfiled in: Exercise & Fitness
subjects: exercise, prevention
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Investing in your health pays major dividends
Regardless of your age, taking a disciplined approach to your health by investing time and effort will pay dividends to your total wellness.
At Kaiser Permanente, we encourage you to invest in wellness so you can thrive. Our new television commercial is a reminder to think about your health as your [...]
Read full storyfiled in: About Thrive
subjects: exercise, healthy-habits, prevention, video
Monday, October 26, 2009
The value of prevention
A positive attitude can go a long way in helping you maintain good health. So can regularly scheduled mammograms.
By getting mammograms regularly, women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by potentially detecting it in early stages when it’s more treatable.
We’ve long recognized the value of prevention, and that’s why [...]
Read full storyfiled in: About Thrive
subjects: cancer, disease-prevention, prevention
