by AHF Team | Mar 25, 2022 | News
Whether the aim is to lower blood pressure, lose weight or live longer, big goals feel like they require big change. In a moment of inspiration, you might even sign up for a 12-week yoga boot camp or declare yourself a new vegetarian. But following through on...
by AHF Team | Mar 15, 2022 | News
March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is calling on all Americans to take five healthy steps for their kidneys. The kidneys are the body’s chemical factories, filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood...
by AHF Team | Mar 8, 2022 | News
Free Hemoglobin A1C, Estimated Average Glucose Alaska Health Fair is proud to work with State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (SOA DHSS) to offer free A1C screenings and resources to those at risk of diabetes and prediabetes. Are you at risk? Please...
by AHF Team | Feb 6, 2022 | News
According to the American Heart Association, blood pressure in adults has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost half of US adults and blood pressure control is a national public health priority. The coronavirus...
by AHF Team | Feb 6, 2022 | News
Move to improve: Making this one change can help so many things feel better Many of us likely started this year with a plan to feel better. It’s been a long past couple of years, and all of us are looking for a change. If your goals this year include any of the...
by AHF Team | Feb 6, 2022 | News
As adults, we often jump-start our physical activity each new year by joining a gym or setting a goal to walk, ski or move more. We can ignite that spark for activity in our kids by signing them up for a free activity challenge that’s unique to Alaska. This Healthy...
