Healthy Living Program
Patient Newsletter
Thanks for signing up to receive our new Healthy Living Program newsletter! We hope that we can use these newsletters to provide you with helpful resources and tips for staying healthy and reaching your goals.
Healthy Living Program Updates
The Healthy Living Program team has been working to provide you with resources that you can easily access from home. There is now a Healthy Living Program page on the Community Health Alliance website where you can access recipes, nutrition tips, physical activity ideas and more. There is even a special area of the website that only you can access! You can check this out by clicking on the button below. Then click "Click here for participant access page" and enter the password "hlpstudent."
Healthy Eating at Home
Most of the time, eating at home makes it easier to choose healthy options than eating out. However, if you are home all day without a regular schedule, you may find it hard to resist frequent, unhealthy snacks and more difficult to take time out for a nutritious meal .  We've come up with a few tips to help you and your family make healthy choices at home.

Online Physical Activity Resources
Staying active right now might be difficult, but we have some resources that can help! Our YouTube channel now includes physical activity videos for kids. Some were created just for you by our guest instructors! We will continue to add additional videos here when they become available.

Community Resources
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is currently offering lunch for kids (ages 1-18) during school closures at 24 different locations. Breakfasts and lunches are both available in a "grab and go" style.

What is an A1C Test?
Having extra weight makes our bodies less sensitive to insulin (major hormone for controlling blood sugar) and puts us at risk for developing diabetes. The best test for prediabetes (increased risk for diabetes) and diabetes is the Hemoglobin A1C test.

Talking About Our Feelings
We all have thoughts and feelings sometimes that are confusing. Sometimes we are happy, sometimes sad, or angry. Holding onto feelings and keeping them inside makes it harder. Whatever you are thinking or feeling- know that there is always something you can do about it. Talking about your feelings and describing your feelings helps a lot.

Have a success to share?
It's always great for families to learn from each other. If you would like to share a recent success you family has experienced, email Hannah at hlinden@chanevada.org and we may include your story in the next newsletter!