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.

National Diabetes Awareness Month: Preventing Prediabetes

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

Healthy Snacking Tips

Let’s talk about something that most of us have experienced as a parent or in our eating routine – SNACK TIME! Today, we are sharing some tips for how to make this one of the easiest decisions of your day.…...

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…...

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…...

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,…... read more

Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI),…...

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,…... read more

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…...

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…...

Walk With Ease Class Starting Soon!

Do you suffer from Arthritis or joint pain? If so, you are not alone. In Kansas, 1 in 4 adults have arthritis and report having severe joint pain that may limit activities. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms is critical…...

Stroke Awareness Month

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 are preventable. What Is a Stroke? A stroke happens when…...