Hindsight may be 20/20, but when it comes to watching out for your eyes, this fact is clear: There’s a lot more to eye health than vision checkups. Here are 10 pointers to optimize eye health: Open your eyes to optometry. Early detection of eye diseases increases the likelihood of [...]
As a PacificSource member, you pay nothing for routine physicals, routine mammograms, immunizations, routine colonoscopies, well-baby care, and more. Plus, there’s no charge for several preventive prescriptions. And that’s just for starters. PacificSource is always seeking ways to deliver higher quality of care at a lower cost to its members. [...]
Because time with your primary care provider is such an important part of managing a health concern or existing condition, make the most of your appointment by: • Being honest. It’s important that your doctor has a clear understanding of your concerns, symptoms, and questions. Details of what you’re experiencing [...]
With so many social media channels and mobile apps, staying connected may feel like a default mode—a part of the modern world that takes care of itself. But not so fast. When you consider how important genuine human interaction is to our well-being, it begs the question: Just how connected [...]
Like all things associated with maintaining good health, needschange as we age. Plus, research shows a link between periodontal (i.e., gum) health and overall systemic health, which includes heart disease, diabetes, stroke, premature births, arthritis, lung disease, breast cancer, and more. Here’s an overview for good dental health at every [...]
Opioid medications such as morphine or hydrocodone can provide relief from short- or long-term pain, but they come with a risk for developing an addiction or other harmful side effects. Sadly, no one is immune from the destructive forces of misused drugs. Here are some essential tips to keep in [...]
Are you looking for a way to jazz up your big game party? Celebrate the end of football season with a rousing game of Big Game Bingo. Print off enough Big Game Bingo cards for everyone at your part. Every time you hear one of the Big Game terms that [...]
Save time and de-clutter with your own myPacificSource mobile app. Your health plan information is so well organized and easily accessible, you’ll wonder how you’ve managed without it. Yes, the myPacificSource mobile app is all that. View details of your plan, check your deductible and out-of-pocket totals, pull up your [...]
With so many social media channels and mobile apps, staying connected may feel like a default mode—a part of the modern world that takes care of itself. But not so fast. When you consider how important genuine human interaction is to our well-being, it begs the question: Just how connected [...]
Sleep gives both the body and the mind the time they need to rejuvenate to tackle the next day. In fact, our sleep quality is linked to almost every area of health. And yet, many of us still struggle to get the rest we need. Try these 10 tips to [...]
