Welcome to Aban's Live Healthier DC

This blog was established to support Aban's effort to promote and sustain our Live Healthier DC campaign.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Make A Commitment


March is National Nutrition Month!
 
Add one more. Try something new. Educate yourself. Teach the kids. Try a new recipe. Just pledge to do something.
More than 90 percent of both adults and children do not eat the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But eating more is easy, especially since all forms … fresh, frozen, canned, dried  and 100% juice … count toward your daily intake!
 
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If March got you started on a healthier routine last year, tell us about it!. Enter our Your Healthy Life and You Contest by telling us your success story! 

Thursday, March 11, 2010

World Kidney Day

Today, March 11th,  is World Kidney Day

Could you or someone you care about have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and not even know it? The chances are high that the answer is yes. Estimates say more than 31 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease and many others are at risk and don’t even know it.


During National Kidney Month, DaVita and other kidney organizations want to raise awareness and encourage everyone to be screened for chronic kidney disease. When detected in early stages, steps can be taken to help prolong kidney function.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

National Week of Prayer For the Healing Of AIDS

National Week of Prayer For the Healing Of AIDS: "We Believe in the Power of Prayer and Education!!




The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the coming together of all people of faith to unite with purpose, compassion and hope. Through the power of God’s love we will educate every American about HIV prevention facts; encourage and support HIV testing; advocate for the availability of compassionate care and treatment for all those living with the disease in every community in America; and love unconditionally all persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS."