This week, PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason is gearing up to answer your questions on gastroesophageal reflux disease (a.k.a. GERD) for our next AMA (Ask Me Anything) video! To give you an idea of what GERD is, we asked Jen some basic questions. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Gastroesophageal reflux. Those [...]
We’re surrounded by screens every day—smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs, and even our watches. It’s hard to get away. While technology has provided great resources for many of our everyday needs, it can still be a distraction from enjoying our life to the fullest. Here are 10 reasons to take the [...]
Ah, spring: Birds chirping. Flowers blooming. Sun shining. For many of us, the much anticipated season is quickly met with a sniffling, sneezing nose, along with itchy, watery eyes. This doesn’t mean you should plan to spend the next few months hiding indoors. We’ve put together a few tips to [...]
Busy lifestyles can make it difficult to find time to plan and prepare meals that not only taste good but also nourish your body. It’s important to fuel your body with nourishing food to keep up with the pace of today’s lifestyle. Try these tips to help you eat healthy [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason and PacificSource Nurse Case Manager Kat Lastra questions about coronary artery disease! Watch what they had to say. Is there a topic you’d like us to cover in a future AMA? Let us know in the comments! No Medical Advice [...]
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 [...]
