Health Tips

Don’t have time for exercise?
There’s no need for a gym membership or a workout plan. Getting together daily with a friend or neighbor for a 30-minute brisk walk will do the trick. However, don’t forget to practice sun safety. Unprotected skin can be damaged in a little as 15 minutes, so apply lotion or moisturizer with an SPF 30 before your walks.

Food plate
The USDA has replaced the food pyramid with a food plate that calls for a low-fat diet concentrating on fruits and vegetables.

HPV Research
New research shows that the human papillomavirus is not only associated with cervical cancer, but also with vaginal, vulval, anal and oral cancers. Have an annual pap smear, and tell your physician of any physical changes you notice.