July 4, 2022
Flourish: Stay safe in the summer heat
Did you know that every year, thousands of people develop symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Source: Mayo Clinic
Flourish Blog
June 29, 2022
Flourish: Have you lost your appetite?
Did you know that between 15% and 30% of older adults experience a decrease in appetite? The impacts of this are associated with worse health outcomes and an increased risk of dying. Source: National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
June 21, 2022
Flourish: Is it an allergy or a cold?
Did you know that allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.? Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
June 15, 2022
Flourish: Five lifestyle tips for men
Did you know that men are 24% less likely to visit their doctor for regular check-ups than are women? Source: HealthPartners
June 8, 2022
Flourish: Prevent or Manage Health Conditions
Did you know that in 2015, three million people in Minnesota had at least one chronic disease and one million had two or more chronic diseases? Source: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
May 31, 2022
Flourish: Lean protein for strong bodies and hearts
Did you know that health experts recommend we eat about 1 gram of protein each day for each 2.75 pounds of weight? Source: Harvard Health
May 24, 2022
Flourish: A healthy lifestyle: a protective measure against dementia
Did you know that 5.8 million people in the U.S. have dementia? 5.6 million are over the age of 65. Source: CDC
May 18, 2022
Flourish: Easing Arthritis during Arthritis Month
Did you know that 47% of Minnesotans have arthritis? Source: CDC.