Your Life

Hurricane Season: Preparing for a Flood

a4_99999185A flood can be disastrous for a family. Be prepared for a flood before it happens.

Know What to Expect
Know your area's flood risk--if unsure, call your local Red Cross chapter, emergency management office, or planning and zoning department.

  • If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a flood.
  • Listen to local radio or TV stations for flood information.

Climber Shouts Good News from Mt. Everest

Christian World News - Mount Everest, the highest peak on earth, sits in the Himalayan nation of Nepal.

This climber is sitting on top! Her name is Usha Bista, and she's a Nepalese Christian.

The banner she's holding is the logo of Good News FM, the country's first all Christian radio station.

Promoting Prevention, Wellness, and Fitness

White House - Active prevention is critical to achieving a better and longer life and should play a central role in controlling the costs of health care. President Bush has made the adoption of a healthy lifestyle a high priority and has encouraged Americans to take responsibility for making wise choices that improve our fitness and health. His Administration has worked to give all Americans the tools, skills, and motivation to lead healthier lives.

Five chronic diseases - heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (such as bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma), and diabetes - account for more than two-thirds of all deaths in the United States. In addition to claiming more than 1.7 million American lives annually, these diseases hinder daily living for approximately one of every 10 Americans.

Although these chronic diseases are among the most prevalent and deadly health problems facing our Nation, some of them are preventable. Effective measures exist today to prevent or delay much of the chronic disease burden and curtail its devastating consequences. Families can take simple, affordable steps to incorporate physical activity, good nutrition, and behavior changes into their daily routine. President Bush has worked to make sure the Federal government does its part to help and encourage such prevention through fitness and wellness.