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Serving the towns of Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford and Simsbury, CT |
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Health Matters
A quarterly publication of the
Farmington Valley Heath District
Fall 2024 |
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95 River Road
Canton, CT 06019
860-352-2333
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In this issue...
- The Imporance of Fall Prevention
- Hear from our
A Matter of Balance volunteers
- Staying Active in Cold Weather
- January: Radon Awareness Month
- New 2025 Viral Illness Dashboard!
- Dealing with Loneliness Around the Holidays
- Mental Health Book Club Picks
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ARE YOU AT RISK FOR FALLS?
Take a quick assessment to find out - and learn how you can prevent falls.
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WHY WE DO IT
Hear about the benefits of volunteering from two of our
A Matter of Balance lay leaders.
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STAYING ACTIVE IN COLD WEATHER
Getting exercise during the winter months can be challenging. Read tips on how to keep yourself fit and motivated when the weather outside is frightful.
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JANUARY IS RADON AWARENESS MONTH
Is there a silent killer in your home?
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MANAGING LONELINESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season may be a diffcult one for some. Here are tips on getting through it:
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VIRAL ILLNESS TRACKER DASHBOARD NOW LIVE
Curious about whether COVID is circulating in your community? Or do you want to know whether flu cases are increasing or decreasing in your community?
Updated weekly, these dashboards provide a summary of the big three viruses – COVID, flu, and RSV – in the FVHD and across Connecticut. Explore trends in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths for each virus on these interactive data dashboards.
Tip: For the best viewing experience, click the full-screen button in the bottom right of each data dashboard.
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The Teenage Brain: A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults
Author: Frances E. Jensen MD with Amy Ellis Nutt
Check out this revolutionary look at the teenage brain, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for parents, teachers and even teens themselves.
This book explores controversial topics, emerging research and well known facts about the teen brain, including:
- How a teenage brain learns
- The importance of sleep
- Risk taking behaviors
- Tobacco, Alcohol and Marijuana
- Stress
- Sports and Concussions
- Use of digital technology and the impact on a teens brain
This book is a must read for parents of teens, offering practical suggestions and fascinating and clinical insights.
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Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster
Author & Illustrator: Manka Kagha
Ages: 3-6 Years
Anxiety management is something that should be taught early in life. Children face challenges every day, and finding positive ways to manage anxiety is an essential skill in building the foundations of good mental wellbeing. This book takes an imaginative approach to addressing the challenges of facing anxiety and finding the inner courage to defy expectations.
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