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Starting Your Health Journey: Where to Begin?
A health journey is about learning, growing, and evolving as we navigate the ups and downs of life. Learn some helpful tips for starting your own journey today!
Eight Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions
Whether you are managing your own health or that of a loved one, the following tips for how to manage multiple chronic health conditions can help support your health and wellbeing.
What Does it Mean to Have Chronic Disease?
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living, or both.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
Self-management is the use of skills to manage the work of living with chronic illness, continuing daily activities, and dealing with emotions brought about by the illness.
Communication Skills: Talking with Your Health Care Team
Navigating life with a chronic disease requires effective communication within your health care team. Learn some tips that can help with clear and effective communication
Exercise and Diet: Confronting Chronic Disease
Staying active and eating healthy can help manage and improve chronic conditions regardless of your age. Learn some tips for getting started today!
Public Health Resources in South Dakota
Public health services provide a framework to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities. Learn about some of the many public health resources and programs that the state of South Dakota offers to residents.
Self-Efficacy and Being Your Own Advocate
Self-efficacy is believing that you have what it takes to manage your chronic conditions and will not to just live with them, but thrive with them! Learn some tips for getting started today!
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
Research indicates that volunteering brings substantial health advantages, particularly for older adults. Learn how you can get involved to make a difference in both your personal health and your community!
The Importance of Sleep in Managing Chronic Conditions
A good night's sleep is instrumental in giving us the energy we need to manage our chronic disease and our everyday activities that lead to a healthier life.