Cold and flu symptoms can overlap, but there are a few key differences between the two. 🤒
Prevention is always best! Wash your hands frequently, avoid contact with sick individuals, and get the annual flu vaccine.
Learn more from @cdcgov at https://t.co/KyqdNLvKcS.
There’s no better way to observe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month in November than to quit smoking.
Most cases of COPD are caused by smoking.
Quitting increases your chances of avoiding this disease: https://t.co/d1In2hJtjQ…#COPDMonth#BreatheBetter
According to at least one study, walking just 5.5 miles per week is enough to lower your risk for heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure by as much as 31%! https://t.co/83F1UV7sBb
While food can’t cure what ails you, certain ones have the power to help symptoms and give your body a boost. Learn about some healing foods: https://t.co/4St6Iiyd61
Grapes, especially red and purple, have high levels of resveratrol. That’s an antioxidant linked to the prevention of breast, liver, and stomach cancer. https://t.co/uM2tBW0Xcb
FACT: Antibiotics should only be used for bacterial infections, like strep throat or pneumonia.
Taking antibiotics when not needed can lead to antibiotic resistance.
➡️ For #AntibioticAwarenessWeek, we urge you to be #AntibioticAware. Learn more: https://t.co/yKhwP9Lmr0
Got the sniffles? You may not need #antibiotics to feel better. Antibiotic Awareness Week is a reminder to ask your #healthcare providers or #pharmacist about the best way to get better while your body fights off the virus
#AntimicrobialResistance#USAAW23
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Regular cancer screening is an essential part of your healthcare, especially if you are a current or former smoker.
View screening information & more at https://t.co/Jos88hBd9S, a centralized resource hub for cancer patients, caregivers & loved ones.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
Cutting your salt intake by 1 teaspoon daily provides the same blood-pressure-lowering benefits as popular hypertension medications, says a new study. https://t.co/ia7AgGa7en
If you experience cold- or flu-like symptoms such as coughing, fever, chills, or sore throat, test for COVID-19. Your household can get four more free tests delivered right to your door! Order them at https://t.co/LEh7cbk2Dv.
#StayWell#COVID19
⏰ Set a bedtime and stick to it!
Prioritizing your sleep, such as by getting 7-9 hours of rest, can lower your risk for dementia-related disease.
➡️ If you have trouble sleeping, talk to your health care provider, or visit https://t.co/XhSKO5XduG
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
#DYK: Muscle loss accelerates as we age and is made worse by poor diet and limited movement.
Learn more on #MyHealtheVet about ways to strengthen your muscles: https://t.co/9of2eZRa32