Everyone faces challenges when it comes to making time for fitness. After all, there’s a lot of competing priorities. Establishing a fitness routine is a priority you’ll want to put some effort into. Here are some things to think about as you plan your fitness routine: Talk with your doctor. [...]
We can help! This week, PacificSource Senior Registered Dietitian Laura Dudley and PacificSource Health Management Nurse Caroline Rea are gearing up to answer your questions for our AMA (Ask Me Anything) video on nutrition! First, we asked a few questions. To start off with a tips and tricks, we asked [...]
Thinking about cookouts can conjure visions of hot dogs, potato salad, deviled eggs, and chips… all of which can be high in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Updating your summer cookouts to include fruits, veggies, and lean proteins is easy and delicious. Check out our latest infographic for some heart healthy [...]
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 [...]
You may know that getting plenty of fiber is important for your health, but do you know why? Or how to get it? Our infographic below gives you a chance to test your knowledge! So grab a pencil and paper, see how you do, then come back here to read [...]
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 [...]
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 he was 40, Doug, a PacificSource Regional Sales Manager, had his first colonoscopy. During the test, doctors found a precancerous polyp in his large intestine. Had he waited until the recommended age 50 for his first screening, it may have been too late to save his life. So why [...]
