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Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) Running Time: (1:03) Release Date: 01/31/2013 Reducing sodium intake by knowing what to eat and main sources of sodium in the diet is important for a healthy lifestyle. Most sodium consumed is in the form of salt, and the majority of that is consumed in processed and restaurant foods. Too much sodium is bad for your health and can increase your blood pressure and your risk for a heart attack and stroke. Watch this short, fun, informative video and learn how to live a healthier life. https://sites.google.com/site/livewildordie/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/parks4pres/ https://www.youtube.com/user/omacron https://twitter.com/Parks2016

No country is absolutely safe from disease, even deadly diseases not found in the US. Vigilance is needed and that's why CDC works 24/7 to protect America's Health Security. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=8cd51ff603806c6a5ecadd975d66757d20131209111531484

This Public Service Announcement features Meryl Streep who discusses the importance of colorectal cancer screening for men and women aged 50 and older. Ms. Streep explains that screening can prevent colorectal cancer, by finding polyps so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://wwwdev.cdc.gov/CDCTV/Control_Streep60/index.html

Renowned Hollywood actor, Wes Studi, expresses concern about the higher threat that flu poses to Native peoples. Ttudi reaches out to American Indians and Alaska Natives to get vaccinated, prevent the spread of germs and take antivirals that can help. Studi urges viewers to protect the circle of life and know the facts about the flu to protect themselves, their families and their communities from influenza. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/CDCtv/FightingFlu/index.html

La emisión en formato de charla informativa presenta al doctor Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner respondiendo a preguntas frecuentes que tiene la gente sobre las vacunas contra la influenza (gripe). Se explican los beneficios de la vacunación contra la influenza y los antecedentes de seguridad de la vacuna. El doctor Azziz-Baumgartner también señala la importancia de que se vacunen los hispanos, quienes históricamente han presentado tasas más bajas de vacunación. Comentarios sobre este vídeo se permite de acuerdo con nuestra política de comentarios: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html Este video también puede ser visto en http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/HablemosInfluenza

El anuncio de servicio público de 60 segundos presenta a un médico experto explicando la gravedad de la influenza y la importancia de la vacuna anual contra la influenza para todas las personas de 6 meses de edad en adelante. También especifica cuáles son las personas de alto riesgo para quienes la vacunación es especialmente importante y señala que las tasas de vacunación de los hispanos han sido históricamente inferiores. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/FluEsp60_02/

If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious illness from the flu. The flu can cause severe illness in pregnant women, causing hospitalizations or even death. Pregnant woman with the flu also have a greater chance for serious problems for their unborn baby, including premature labor and delivery. A flu shot can protect pregnant women, their unborn babies, and even the baby after birth. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/protectbaby

The video documents the compelling story of how Folic Acid fortification has become a staple in the lives of women of child-bearing age everywhere to protect their babies from developing major birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly that are either fatal or have serious, long-term consequences for the child. The documentary short chronicles how spina bifida F could be the next major health problem eradicated after smallpox and polio. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/FolicAcid/

Access to healthy food throughout the workday can be a challenge. Find out how one Philadelphia resident incorporated healthier snacking habits into her daily routine thanks to new healthy vending machines. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/HealthySnacking/Wmv/HealthySnacking.wmv

Making communities bike-friendly can help reduce traffic congestion and increase the physical activity of residents. Learn how one Philadelphia resident is working to make his community a healthier and safer place through bicycling infrastructure. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/ActiveLiving/Wmv/ActiveLiving.wmv