June | 2022 | Everhart Primary Health Care

June 11^th is Family Health and Fitness Day. Enjoy the great outdoors! Go for a hike, swim, or bike ride. All are great ways to get exercise, and help reduce stress.
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Protecting your eyes from sun is as important as your skin. Sunglasses are the best fashion accessory for the summer!
June is Men’s Health Month. The number one cause of death in men is heart disease. To lower your risk of heart disease: 1. control your blood pressure – check it regularly (at least once a month), 2. keep your cholesterol under control – know your numbers, 3. stay at a healthy weight, 4. Eat a diet low in fats, high in vegetables and whole grains, 5. aim for 150 minutes of moderately vigorous activity each week, 6. get enough sleep – try for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Avoid headache triggers. Don’t know what yours are? Try keeping a headache diary. Avoid medication overuse, get enough sleep, don’t skip meals, exercise regularly, and reduce stress and caffeine.