We can help! This week, PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason and PacificSource Nurse Case Manager Kat Lastra are gearing up to answer your questions for our coronary artery disease AMA (Ask Me Anything) video! First, we asked a few questions. To give you an idea of what coronary artery disease is, we asked Jen and Kat [...]
Good oral hygiene is important—not only for looking great, but for preventing diseases in other parts of your body as well. Studies show that poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems, such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes, and more. Regular [...]
Whether you’re setting New Year resolutions or just trying to develop healthier lifestyle habits, it’s best to start small. Big changes can be great, but it’s the little habits we do each day that have the greatest impact on our lifestyles. Here are ten bite-size changes you can make to [...]
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 [...]
Soon, many of us will be swept up in the holiday shopping frenzy. Can consumerism and sustainability coexist? Well, that’s a big question. But on a small scale, the answer is yes. With a little thought and planning, there are simple shifts you can make to do your part for [...]
Quitting tobacco is a process with somewhat distinct phases. We recently provided some tips for both the “Before” stage and the tough “During” stage . Today, we look at what comes after that. When you quit tobacco, whether you smoke, chew, or vape, you’re not just giving up a habit--you’re [...]
Part 2 of a 3-part Series During – the first few weeks Whether you smoke, chew, or vape, there’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey. But there are so many good reasons to do so, and you can succeed. Last week we talked about Before – setting [...]
Part 1 of a 3-part Series Read part 2 here. Nearly 7 out of 10 adult cigarette smokers in the United States say they want to quit completely. Are you among them? There’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey, whether you smoke, chew, or use e-cigarettes. The [...]
This October, PacificSource, is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women worldwide. 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. Breast cancer is diagnosed every 2 minutes in [...]
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 [...]
