LiveWell JOCO Blog

Stay informed with regular updates from the LiveWell Johnson County Blog, including tips for chronic disease prevention, healthy food inspiration, and news from the neighborhood.

The Stroke & High Blood Pressure Connection

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know each year about as many Americans have a stroke as a heart attack? The good news is, that about 80 percent of strokes may be prevented. What is a Stroke? A stroke happens…... read more

Bike & Roll to School Day 2023

Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 3! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, May 3 and join your neighbors for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Bike & Roll to School Day events…...

Emerging Vape Products

It’s 2023 and unfortunately, the use of vape by teens is still happening. In fact, according to the Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System Survey from 2019, 48.6% of Kansas youth grades 9-12 have said they have tried vaping and 22%…...

Reduce Stress for a Healthier Heart

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or busy schedules, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and over time, these little blows can add up and do…...

Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine

Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals,…...

Turkey Taco Skillet

The dream dinner; ready in 20 minutes, one skillet to wash up and everyone in the family likes it. This may seem impossible, but it is possible and can be healthy, too! While boxed dinners can be delicious and convenient,…...

Make One Small Change for Your Heart

What one change could help make a huge difference when it comes to your heart? Cook more. When you cook at home you are in control of what ingredients you use, and it helps you minimize the amount of overly…...

The Diabetes Plate Method

The diabetes plate method is a quick way to visualize a balanced healthy plate no matter if you are eating at home or dining out. Although this method is intended for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, people who…...

Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing is Available

When you are looking for a new place to live you consider many factors. Does it have the space I need?Is it within my budget?Is it close to things that are important to me - my work, school, grocery stores,…...

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holidays can make it hard to stick to healthy practices or start new ones. Here are 10 tips to keep on track this holiday season with your health and wellness goals! Stay active. Make staying active a group effort! Halftime,…...

Diabetes and Your Heart

Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand. Heart disease is very common and serious. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have…...

Added Sugar & Hypertension

While the relationship between salt and hypertension is well known, most people don't know that added sugar also plays a role in hypertension. The primary cause is insulin resistance and nitric oxide, which can lead to vasoconstriction and increased blood…...

November is National Diabetes Month

Since 1975, November has been designated as National Diabetes Month. Here at Livewell, we focus on prevention of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Did you know 96 million American adults – 1 in 3 - have prediabetes? Something even more…...