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Learn the Stress Management Skills
Stress is a common reaction of the mind when faced with situations that it cannot handle. Stress is often temporary and once the demands are met, it passes naturally. But in some people, when the stressful conditions continue over a prolonged period, stress can cause...
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AHF Fairbanks Office Invites Local Volunteers for an Appreciation Luncheon!
SAVE THE DATE! Alaska Health Fair’s Tanana Valley/Northern Region Program is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation/Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 11th from 11am-2pm at our office – 725 26th Ave., Suite 201 (top of the Food Bank). This special event will be a drop...
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Read the label: Small fruit drinks may be convenient for little kids, but they can hide a large amount of sugar
Alaska parents say that one reason they serve their little kids sugary drinks is convenience. When a toddler says she’s thirsty, there’s a pack of drink pouches in the pantry. The toddler grabs one, punches a straw through the top and starts drinking. Parents are on...
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Simple Tips to Get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading at Home
Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure in a familiar setting, make certain your medication is working, and alert you and your doctor to potential health complications. To help ensure accurate blood pressure monitoring at home: Check your...
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Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers, Exhibitors, and Supporters as AHF Celebrates “40” Years!
On behalf of all of us at Alaska Health Fair, we want to shout out a very big THANK YOU to a wonderful and ever growing group of people that includes our donors, sponsors, volunteers and exhibitors. These individuals provide much needed support for Alaska Health...
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Is My Child At Risk for Kidney Disease?
Some diseases and conditions put children at risk for kidney disease. The following provides information on risk factors for kidney disease, tests to check for kidney disease and treatment for kidney disease. What do the kidneys do? Your child has two kidneys. Their...
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High Blood Pressure and Children: What Parents Need to Know
Children can have high blood pressure. In fact, the number of children with high blood pressure is increasing. It is estimated that prehypertension and hypertension in adolescents who are obese is greater than 30% in boys and 23 – 30% in girls according to data...
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Injury Prevention Resources & Information Page
Dear Readers! As you know, fall and injury prevention has been the focus of our partnership with the State of Alaska Injury Prevention Program during the last several months. Today, we are pleased to share with you the following webpage created by the State of Alaska...
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Keeping Your Kidneys Safe When Using Pain Relievers
Many analgesic medicines (pain relievers) are available over the counter. These medicines are generally safe when taken as directed. However, their heavy or long-term use may harm the kidneys. Up to an estimated three to five percent of the new cases of chronic kidney...
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Starting this Month it will be Easier to Pick the Healthiest Options at Restaurants and Stores
“Do you want a soda with that?” Would you say “yes” if you knew that added up to 250 extra calories to your meal? Wouldn’t it be helpful to know about those extra calories right away, when you’re making the decision about what to order? Starting this May, that...
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