Healthy Charles County

02/15/2026

Diabetes increases your risk for heart disease. Protect your heart by managing your blood sugar with healthy lifestyle habits. Learn more at health.maryland.gov/heart-health.

02/14/2026

You know that working out is good for your body, but did you know that staying active throughout the day can also help you sleep better? Walking, rolling and gardening add movement to your everyday life. Find more ways to get active: health.maryland.gov/healthy-women.

02/12/2026

Protect your cognitive health to safeguard your mind and heart. Learn more and get resources to make healthier lifestyle choices at health.maryland.gov/heart-health.

02/10/2026

Research shows the benefits of exercise and physical activity go beyond just physical well-being. Adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/tips-getting-and-staying-active-you-age

02/10/2026

Join us for this upcoming peer learning session.

♥️ Understanding Heart Health Risk: What Calcium Score Testing Can Tell You
📅 Feb 3, 2026 | ⏰ 6 to 7 PM EST | 💻 Zoom

Hear a real-life heart health story from a heart attack survivor and learn why early screening matters, even without symptoms. We’ll also talk about how Maryland’s new law supports access to this screening.

🔗 Register: https://linktr.ee/healthyheartlearning

Please share with anyone who may benefit.

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02/09/2026

02/08/2026

Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for severe health problems. Take control of your blood pressure today: eat healthy, get active, quit smoking and va**ng, and get enough rest. Talk to your doctor about what your blood pressure numbers mean for you. Learn more: bit.ly/mdh-hypertension.

02/06/2026

Eating healthy throughout pregnancy supports a healthy pregnancy and baby. Talk to your doctor about your diabetes risk and find healthy eating resources: health.maryland.gov/healthy-women.

02/05/2026

Hypertension or high blood pressure is often asymptomatic. Monitor and manage your blood pressure regularly to protect your heart and avoid chronic health conditions. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/heart-health.

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease, kidney disease, dementia and stroke. Follow these tips to take control of your blood pressure and reduce your risk of severe health problems.

Learn more about high blood pressure: https://charlescountyhealth.org/education-2/hypertension/

Learn more about managing blood pressure: bit.ly/mdh-hypertension.

La presión arterial alta aumenta el riesgo de padecer cardiopatías, enfermedades renales, demencia y accidentes cerebrovasculares. Siga estos consejos para controlar su presión arterial y reducir el riesgo de sufrir problemas de salud graves. Para obtener más información sobre cómo controlar la presión arterial: bit.ly/4jwX5LP.