Health & Wellness Tips
Quitting Smoking
Today is the day you start your smoke-free life! Remind your family and friends that it’s your quit date so they can support you. Use Your Support Program Talking to your doctor and reaching out to your AHW Health Coach…
Lung Cancer Awareness
More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. While many people think that smokers are the only ones at risk, lung cancer affects smokers and nonsmokers alike. Exposure to asbestos and radiation, as well as…
Initiatives to Fight Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, and the rate of new cases continues to rise each year. Furthermore, the CDC estimates…
U.S. Panel Says Most Adults Shouldn’t Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack
On Oct. 12, 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force changed its guidance on aspirin use, stating that most adults do not need to take aspirin to prevent first heart attacks or strokes. This change to a long-standing recommendation is…
DA Releases Guidance Aiming to Cut Salt in Food Supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking food manufacturers and restaurants to cut the salt in their products over the next 2.5 years, hoping to reduce Americans’ overall sodium intake by 12%. The goal of this new recommendation…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer became the most common cancer this year, accounting for 12% of all new cancer cases worldwide. In addition, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among American women. However, some men…