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, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYC5AS_aonc Colorectal cancer is a slow-growing, deadly cancer. In fact, it’s the second most deadly cancer in the United States. But it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable, and even curable, if it’s caught early enough. Prevention and treatment begin with screenings, particularly for men and women [...]
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 [...]
Primary care provider, PCP, personal physician—these are just a few descriptions for the person you know as: your doctor. Your primary care doctor and their healthcare practice is one of your best healthcare resources. But what does “primary care” really mean? When it comes to primary care, here’s what you [...]
We all feel blue, grouchy, anxious, or stressed out from time to time. The good news? There are lifestyle changes that can be effective at improving mood, either alone or in combination with counseling or medication. But be patient with yourself; making a change may be hard, and it may [...]
If you’ve ever been ready to make a change to improve your health, but you weren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here are a few things to consider to help you set and achieve your health goals: How to Set and Achieve Health Goals Check in with your [...]
Old Man Winter is making a grand entrance this year and has given our offices a fluffy white blanket of snow. It sure is pretty to look at but can be deadly on the roadways. Here are some tips for driving in the snow from our friends at AAA. [...]
Looking for ways to stay healthy throughout the holiday season without it stressing you out? Here are some simple tips to keep you happy and healthy as you give thanks, share joy, and celebrate a new year. Share gratitude and laughter. The holidays can be a very joyous time, but [...]
With today’s technology and healthcare options, people with type 2 diabetes can still live a long, healthy life. These tips offer guidance for living with diabetes for you or others in your life who have been diagnosed. Don’t blame yourself. Type 2 diabetes is a genetic disease. When you [...]
It's no secret that using tobacco is harmful to your health, and that there are some hefty negative costs, both financial and health related, for users and nonusers alike. In 2015, the American Cancer Society released the infographic, "Tobacco: The True Cost of Smoking," which breaks down the cost of [...]
