by AHF Team | Sep 18, 2016 | News
Many are looking forward to the winter sport activities. But just because you play sports doesn’t mean you need sports drinks. A number of coaches and other sports professionals are advising their athletes to make better choices when they hydrate their bodies. Matt...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
Just because it’s low carb or low calorie, have you checked to see how many vitamins and nutrients it has? Read the labels, don’t just take the manufacturer’s word for it. Total fat, sodium and cholesterol should be 5% or less. Does your cafe at work offer healthy...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
Breastival 2016! Join Alaska Cancer Care Alliance, Alaska Regional Hospital, PET/CT Center of Alaska and others for a Breast Cancer Awareness and Survivor Celebration. This educational event will take you on a cancer awareness tour that will fill your passport, belly...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
YWCA Alaska Women’s Wellness Program’s goal is to reduce health disparities by increasing access to healthcare through education, screening and assistance for individuals through outreach. We work with the State of Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Check Program to...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
Your kidneys help maintain your overall health including cleaning waste and extra fluid from your blood. Your kidneys also: Balance chemicals in your body Help control blood pressure Help keep your bones healthy Help make red blood cells One in nine Americans have...
by AHF Team | Sep 16, 2016 | News
High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it usually causes no symptoms until it becomes severe, when it might cause occasional headaches and/or vision changes. High blood pressure is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, heart attacks and...
