Preventive care is critical to your overall health. This type of healthcare includes screenings, exams, tests, and immunizations that identify health problems early on so you can take action to keep them from becoming chronic conditions. Here’s a look into a few examples of preventive care: Wellness Visit—This type of [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own Medical Director Dr. Justin Montoya and Health Management Nurse Jen Clason anything! Watch what they had to say. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yTErqVKXA If someone has an asthma attack when they exercise, does that mean they can't be active? I experienced allergy induced asthma once, but [...]
In honor of May being National Bike Month, we sat down with one of our Montana employees, Erin, who bikes or walks into work nearly every single day, to get some insider tips and tricks about how to have a successful ride into work. What got you into mountain [...]
Have you ever considered a relaxing walk to work? Many years ago, our guest blogger Dan did and has been walking ever since. Here are his reasons why, and a few tips on making the trek. Many of us have friends or co-workers who bike to work regularly, but for those [...]
High levels of stress are known to wreak havoc on your health, increasing your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and more. On top of all that, it’s no fun! The good news? While you can’t avoid stress entirely, there are lots of things you can do [...]
Keeping your mouth healthy does more for you than give you a nice smile. In fact, dental health is important to your overall health. People who go to the dentist regularly and get their teeth cleaned have fewer issues with heart disease, strokes, diabetes, premature births, arthritis, and more. Here [...]
When it comes to your respiratory health, breathing easier can make life more enjoyable and productive. Try creating any of these habits or come up with your own so you breathe more freely this spring and summer. Take your medication as directed by your doctor at the same time every [...]
If there is one thing that I've learned over the years it's that when I eat bad foods, my body feels bad. This handy infographic teaches you how to follow the Plate Method, and choose healthy foods so you feel satisfied, full of energy, and ready to take whatever the [...]
When you choose healthier foods, your body performs better. Healthy eating means plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate amounts of low-fat dairy. Include nuts, lentils or other legumes, lean meat, fish, poultry, and healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocado. Limit sugar, refined grains, [...]
We hear all the time that walking is great exercise, but it’s just walking, right? Actually, there are many benefits to starting a walking program. Here are just a few: It’s free, and you can walk just about anywhere. When you walk, your muscles use more glucose and this can [...]
