Education Blog

Lower Your Blood Pressure to Raise Kidney Health

Saturday, May 30, 2009

High blood pressure, or hypertension, accounts for approximately 26% of all new cases of End-Stage Renal Disease. Lowering your blood pressure now, can greatly benefit your kidneys in the future.  ...read more

Quality Outcomes at NOHC and OMG

Thursday, May 28, 2009

At NOHC and OMG we make a commitment to Partner for Your Health. That means, we are always looking for ways to improve our practices and interventions. We look into the outcomes of patient care as a good measurement for finding ways to improve.  ...read more

5 Things to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Lowering your cholesterol is vital to your heart health. Check out the following five cholesterol lowering diet tips.  ...read more

Quick Health Tip - Go Nuts for Heart Health

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Looking for a new food to incorporate into your heart healthy diet? Consider going "nuts." ...read more

Getting a ‘Good Night’s Sleep' Increases your Immune System

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

According to recent studies, getting a night of restful sleep, without interruption, will allow your immune system to work at its peak performance. ...read more

Blood Donation is a Heart Healthy Activity

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Too much iron in the body is dangerous because it can lead to problems such as liver damage and increase your risk of heart disease. Donating blood regularly can aid in the reduction of your iron levels. ...read more

Quick Health Tip - How to Donate Blood

Thursday, May 14, 2009

The requirements for donating blood include: ...read more

Keep the Pep in Your Step While Exercising

Monday, May 11, 2009

First and foremost, it is important to have appropriate shoes for your type of exercise. ...read more

May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month

Friday, May 08, 2009

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." ...read more

Quick Health Tip - Healthy Benefits of Laughter

Thursday, May 07, 2009

You’ve heard that “laughter is the best medicine”... but what makes it actually good for your health? ...read more