Attention all tribal family members and employees of MPTN! You are invited to get your free flu shot this October 2019. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends: Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine (flu shot)...

#BackToTheRoots #Native and #Natural way of life is the secret to longevity and wellness. Especially when combined with availability of modern medical science. Are we suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder? Imagine how our ancient ancestors...

In 2016, the 10 states with the highest probability of premature death among 20- to 55-year-olds were West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Meanwhile, the 10...

The “3,000-steps-in-30-minutes” message should be an important new public health goal. This cheap and measurable moderate to vigorous physical activity-MVPA is great for health. Join a group, motivate each other, and aim to walk 3000 steps in...

In life, as in health care, the ability to stay optimistic and to be able to keep trying, improving, bounce back is the secret sauce for wellness. Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend. #PequotHealth #HealthTransformers...

If life is good, but you are still not happy? Let’s do a quick check. Is your brain in harmony? We need at least 4 major brain chemicals in balance for happiness: 1. WORK- hard, move, create, to release endorphins 2. EARN- rewards, money,...

WHAT IS ON YOUR RESOLUTION LIST? According to the research firm  Nielsen , “staying fit and healthy” is our top resolution in America. At  Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation , we value health and well being of everyone as our number one objective....

During the holiday season, as the year comes closer to the end, we gather. We gather to celebrate, take stock, share and be present. We gather to appreciate the collective work of our team and the individuals who are in it for the long run....

How The Rhythm of Life Affects Your Health Today, the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine published two big pharma sponsored research studies for the treatment of migraine. Migraine  is a common brain disease and one of the top reasons...

#DinnerforDiabetes Last night, in spite of the bitter cold, the community came together, even if they were 85 or 18 years young. Tribal Health Services of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation organized this well attended event of learning,...