Category: Health Tips

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Feb 25, 2025

Colorectal cancer is a common, yet highly detectable, form of cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that it is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, and Louisiana has one of the highest rates of death from colorectal cancer in the country. Education and awareness are vital to preventing and controlling this disease.

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Healthy Habits

Keep your blood sugar and blood pressure levels on track! How? Have them checked regularly.

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Annual Care Checklist

Start with a yearly checkup with your primary care physician. 

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Stay On Top of Your Health

Preventive care is important for your health and may help catch issues early. 

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Help Prevent Falls at Home

The chance of falling increases with age. 

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Advance Care Planning: Steps to Take Now

While planning for your health care for the year, you may want to think about planning for future care, too.

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Know Your Test Schedule

Health experts recommend that you get certain routine screenings, vaccines and tests.

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Habits for Healthier Living

Healthy habits can keep your health in check and help you feel good and be happier.