The Importance of a Healthy Heart: small steps to improve your lifestyle.

By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, Old Colony Elder Services Have you heard? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, making heart-healthy choices, having regular check-ups, and working with … More The Importance of a Healthy Heart: small steps to improve your lifestyle.

National Health Education Week 2020

By: Jennifer Lonergan October 19-23 is National Health Education Week (NHEW). For the past 25 years, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has celebrated National Health Education Week. Originally, it was run by the Department of Health and Human Services.  SOPHE is a 70 year old nonprofit organization that “promotes the health of society … More National Health Education Week 2020