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Knowing your status is key to owning your health destiny. With more testing options than ever, take the steps to protect yourself and your partners. Learn more about HIV and share the knowledge with others to help stop the stigma. No matter how you test, no matter your test results, you can take the next step for your health. #StopHIVTogether
Learn more at the CDC's Stop HIV Together website.
Step, or better yet run, outside for national play outside day. The first Saturday of every month is dedicated to promoting free play to reenergize us and provide new experiences through sight and sound. This day focuses on healthy lifestyle habits that improve our overall wellness. Whether you enjoy fishing, flying a kite, taking a walk around your block, or embarking on a trail hike, we encourage you to take advantage of giving yourself a break and enjoy some outdoor activities.
If you are an adventure seeker or looking for a different experience, find a park near you and go exploring. Find a Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
The mental health crisis has been growing and has led many groups to explore more preventive testing and methods of screening to reduce or impact risk. The US Preventive Services Task Force (independent of the US Government) is comprised of a group of health experts and like many others have taken on the responsibility to make recommendations that can positively impact populations at risk for anxiety and depression. Barriers to receiving a screening have historically been a challenge, and do still present today, but speaking with your physician is a great first step to leading the charge on your healthcare.
Anxiety screenings for most Americans recommended by U.S. task force (axios.com)
Glucose monitoring can be used as a guide for making healthy dietary choices as well as identify behaviors that reduce our ability to regulate our blood sugar. Insulin helps your cells absorb glucose - and glucose is used for energy! Look past counting calories and hitting the gym, and learn how glucose and hormones impact your daily life.
NIH.gov - Continous Glucose Monitoring
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