Click the link to read the latest issue: Healthy Focus – July

Featuring…

Picking the Perfect National Park

The big national parks out West are teeming with visitors in the summer for good reason, of course: Their spectacular scenery rivals that of the most dramatic destinations on Earth. But within the National Park Service’s 63 parks and hundreds of sites, you’ll find a wealth of historic and natural attractions and activities for every family member, especially during the warm weather months…Learn More

FACEBOOK LIVE: Parks Aren’t Just for Kids | July 22, 2022 – 12 noon Learn More

Presented by Tony Lawrence, Paris Parks and Recreation

Use It or Lose It: Maintain Your Mobility

Our mobility tends to decline as we age. This decline may be due to chronic diseases or a general loss of muscle strength and flexibility from lack of physical activity. However, mobility problems don’t just affect the elderly. About 10 percent (19 million) adults in the U.S. have mobility limitations. The most common culprits: arthritis and back problems.Some of our greatest fears are tied to our loss of independence due to the inability to remain active because of conditions that often accompany aging. Mobility problems can cause depression, anxiety and other problems. You can’t stop the aging process, of course…Learn More

PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT

Take Charge of Diabetes Class

Grow Well West TN, the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation, and Henry County Medical Center are proud to offer this 6 week class various times each year. Next class series starts Tuesday August 2. Go to www.hcmc-tn.org and select classes and events or call 731-644-3463.

Bay Scallop Ceviche

Enjoy this delicious summertime favorite featuring scallops and avocados that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can help reduce your risk of heart disease.