Health Education

Protect Yourself from STDs

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Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea and chlamydia and most persons that are infected do not have any symptoms.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that individuals, aged 13-64 get tested for HIV once in their lifetime and those with risk factors (unprotected sex, needle sharing, multiple partners) get tested more frequently.  Sexually transmitted diseases are just infections and they infect people regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.  Both gonorrhea and chlamydia can be cured with the right medication, but they can cause serious health conditions in men and women if not treated.  If not treated, these infections can make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant.


 

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Maintain a Healthy Brain

Your heart, your brain, your body — the health of all three are connected. Here are a few steps you can take to maintain your overall health and reduce your risk factors for dementia:


Get active

barbell_strength.pngIf it's good for your heart, then it's good for your brain. Since African- Americans have a higher rate of vascular (stroke-related) disease — which may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment — it's important to engage in physical activity to reduce your risk.

 

 

Watch your blood pressure numbers

blood_pressure_check.jpgPrevention or control of high blood pressure helps maintain a healthy brain and promotes overall health. Adopt a fitness routine, eat healthy foods, don't smoke and work to maintain a healthy weight.

 

 

 

Manage your cholesterol levels

veggies_small.jpgA healthy brain and heart depend on maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Engage in regular physical activity and eat a diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber.

 

 

 

Prevent or control diabetes

donut_small.pngTake steps to reduce your risk for diabetes by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active. Prevention or control of diabetes promotes a healthy brain.

 

 

 

Overall wellness

chess_small.jpgAfrican-Americans are at greater risk than white Americans for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Because brain and heart health are so closely linked, it's important to take good care of both. In addition, stay socially and mentally active to make sure your brain and your body can perform at their best.

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