Temptations are everywhere—the temptation to snack, to skip your workout, to buy impulsively, or hit the snooze button just one more time. While we’d like to rely on willpower to help us overcome these temptations, the amount of willpower you have each day is limited. Here are some things [...]
Healthy behaviors and habits apply to all aspects of your health and well-being, from nutrition and fitness to mental and financial health. But adopting healthy behaviors and habits can be easier said than done. Consider these tips and techniques to help you adopt healthy behaviors and habits: Make preventive care [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own PacificSource Wellness Coordinator Sally Cummings and Manager of Health Management Paul Ramirez anything! Watch what they had to say. Can I just tone my arms without a full workout? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3J3h82R28M How long will it take to get me "Beefed up?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBYb2cqK7ZA [...]
The bright colors of fruits and vegetables are not only appealing to the eye; they also have fundamental health benefits. There are three main types of pigment that give fruits and vegetable their rich hues: Carotenoids (orange and yellow) Flavonoids (blue, red, and cream) Chlorophyll (green) These colorful compounds provide [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own Senior Registered Dietitian Laura Dudley and Health Management Nurse Caroline Rea anything! Watch what they had to say. What tips do you have for weight loss? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKu7uYH9p00 How bad is hydrogenated oil in small amounts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVYEsFZg3U What food [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
