Did you know that heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States?

Wear red on Feb. 1, and raise awareness about prevention of heart disease!

Help spread the word…prevent heart disease by making healthy choices every day!

-Eat a healthy diet.

-Maintain a healthy weight.

-Be active.

-Be smoke-free.

-Limit alcohol use.

We have a special blog from our medical staff here at Sesame Place.

September is National Preparedness Month!

…with that in mind here are some ideas and links to help you and your family start off the school year prepared, safe and healthy!

Sesame Street helps kids and families plan for emergencies through Let’s Get Ready! Check out these great videos to help start a conversation in your family about emergency preparedness: http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/ready

As the weather warms up and we begin to spend more time outdoors it is very important to protect ourselves against mosquito, tick, and flea bites as they have the potential to make us sick. How can you protect you and your family against these biting bugs you might ask... by using appropriate insect and tick repellant (preferably containing at least 20% DEET) and applying as directed.

Sun Safety for Skin and Eyes!

As you prepare for your visit to the park this season be sure to plan ways to protect yourself and your children from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Over exposure to UV rays from the sun can result in sunburn and can lead to more serious health problems including skin cancer and eye damage.

The hope of this awareness campaign is to bring attention to the importance of making healthy and informed food choices. This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.”