Alcohol Use Disorder, commonly referred to as alcoholism as defined by the Mayo Clinic “is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems, having to drink more to get the effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease […]
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This week's Tip & Bits focuses on Dental Hygiene. What is dental hygiene or oral hygiene? It is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent problems such as bad breath, cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal (gum) disease. Why is cleaning your teeth important? You need to remove dental plaque and tartar that […]
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June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Did you know that headaches are among the top ten causes of disability worldwide? Definition—A migraine headache is a chronic neurological disease characterized by recurrent to moderate to severe headaches. Migraine headaches usually start in childhood or early adulthood. There are usually 4 stages—Prodrome / Aura / […]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Alliance Insurance wants all women to be aware of the signs of breast cancer. See your doctor and with him or her, decide if you are a candidate for a screening mammogram. The warning signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women. The most common signs […]
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Are you unpleasantly plump? Try these 11 Natural weight loss tips! At one time, being pleasantly plump was okay, but in today’s world if you are a male and your waist size is greater than 40 inches and 35 inches for a female, you are at risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Here […]
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Let’s try and make Anguilla a healthier nation. Hypertension and diabetes is on the rise in Anguilla. We have all heard stories of how the older Anguillans lived longer and healthier. Why? They got exercise by working the land. They ate what they grew, what came from the sea or from animals raised in Anguilla. […]
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