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  • Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

    February 27, 2024
    It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your body. But did you know that your eyes can also benefit from a healthy workout? No special gear needed. How Can Eye Exercises Help? Exercising eye muscles doesn’t mean you can skip glass...
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  • Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    February 27, 2024
    Our eyes are a vital part of our health, but it’s easy to take them for granted. It’s important to make sure you keep them healthy. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy and injury-free. Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye...
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  • Can Turning to Technology Help You Get Fit?

    February 26, 2024
    Want to get more exercise, but something often seems to get in the way? You’re tired. You think you don’t have time. Or you just forget. We know we need exercise to feel better and help prevent obesity, heart disease and other health prob...
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  • Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    February 21, 2024
    No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take action. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. You can take steps to protect yourself. March is Colorectal Can...
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  • Are You In the Money? Or In the Red?

    February 19, 2024
    When you think about taking better care of yourself, what are the first things that come to mind? Do you think about eating more fruits and veggies? Maybe you decide to exercise more, get more sleep or finally get that long-overdue annual checku...
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  • Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

    February 6, 2024
    Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is...
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  • What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?

    February 6, 2024
    If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
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  • Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    February 6, 2024
    Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
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  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    February 6, 2024
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you...
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  • 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    February 6, 2024
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness...
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  • Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

    February 5, 2024
    If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right? These sugar substitutes are often made from high-int...
    • 1948 Views

  • Living with Diabetes? Learn More About What It Means

    January 19, 2024
    Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar). Our bodies use this sugar to fuel our cells with the energy they need to work the right way. It’s a fine balance, though. When blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, it ca...
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  • Asthma Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors

    January 12, 2024
    The number of children with asthma has risen dramatically in the past few decades. With the wheezing comes worrying. Could your child be the one who is touched by this common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to k...
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  • Know Your Numbers for Healthier Living

    January 10, 2024
    If you have high cholesterol, there are ways you can lower it. When you do, you help reduce your risks for heart problems. You also boost your chances for living a longer, healthier life. What’s the first step? Work closely with your doctor. T...
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  • Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    January 8, 2024
    One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza...
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