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 [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8f1xs1oFf8&w=560&h=315 When you hear information about colorectal cancer and preventive screenings, do you tune out? Maybe you think, ‘I’m not old enough to worry about that, yet,’ or ‘That doesn’t apply to me.’ But what about your family members? Think about your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even just close [...]
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 [...]
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=lo88kthQ_pk There’s conflicting advice about how and what to eat—low-fat, high-carb, low-carb, high-fat, high protein, grain-free. As a result, many people decide: “I’ll eat what tastes good.” The good news is you can eat delicious food, and nourish your body by eating a variety of healthy foods. Plus, there’s plenty [...]
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 [...]
