Common Diseases and Illnesses
We all want to live a long, healthy life. Having a health issue will make it harder for anyone to stay healthy and strong. Eating right, exercising more often, and making the right choices will help you stay healthy. One of the first steps to a healthier life is to understand how certain health issues are a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Check out the different topics and learn more about the different diseases and illnesses that are impacting our communities.
Diabetes Awareness
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day!…
Wearing Contact Lenses
So, you’ve made the switch from wearing glasses to the ease of…
The Flu
What is Influenza? Influenza also known as the “Flu” is a highly…
Living with a Chronic Illness
The term “chronic” refers to a group of illnesses that are permanent…
Obesity
What is obesity? Being obese means having so much body fat that…
Pneumonia
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs…
Stroke
What is a stroke? If you get a stroke, your brain’s blood…
Tips for Teens with Diabetes
Stay at a Healthy Weight. If you have diabetes and are overweight,…
Cancer
What is cancer? Cancer refers to any one of a large number…
Chronic Bronchitis
What is chronic bronchitis? Chronic, or long-term, bronchitis is a condition where…
Chronic Kidney Disease
What is it? The kidneys are responsible for filtering wastes and excess…
Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis
What is it? The liver is an organ that is essential for…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is COPD? COPD refers to a group of lung diseases—emphysema and…
Diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes means your blood sugar, or glucose, is too…
Emphysema
What is emphysema? In the lung, there are many tiny air sacs…
Heart Disease
What is heart disease? Heart diseases affect the heart and blood vessels….
High Blood Cholesterol
What is high blood cholesterol? Cholesterol is used to build healthy cells…
High Blood Fat
What is high blood fat? What causes it? If you eat more…
High Blood Pressure
What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is when blood is…
Which Vaccines to Get
One of the most important actions you can take is to make…
Our Cultures are Our Source of Health
Renowned Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, Wes Studi, explains how American…
Kicking Butts and Staying Smoke Free
Smoking is not so glamorous. There are several ways smoking ruins your…
Smoking
In this video Davian Zephier,, Yankton Sioux, talks about his own experience…
Smoking is a Choice
We are all faced with choices. Smoking is one of them.
