Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help reduce stress. In addition, studies indicate that people with close friends and family may live longer and experience fewer illnesses. Want to give your relationships a boost? Try the following: Prioritize time with friends and family. Spending time with others can [...]
Doctors are experts on medical care. But you are the expert on yourself and your life. That's why it's important to be an active patient. When you're actively involved in decisions about your care, you can be sure your choices reflect your values and beliefs. 7 ways to become [...]
6 tips to help you avoid before becoming a Grinch We receive countless messages from sources that the holidays are the happiest time of the year. But for many of us, the holidays are stressful and hectic. They demand extra attention for cooking, cleaning, party planning, hosting, and talking [...]
As fun and meaningful as the winter holidays can be, it can also seem like stress and overindulgence are inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For this month’s edition of PacificSource in the Kitchen, Sabrina Black, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager, shares 5 simple tips for a [...]
4 tips to support your charitable efforts Today’s social problems can feel massive compared to our ability to quickly solve them. When faced with such challenges, two difficult questions can contribute to the solution: Which organizations are worth our time and effort? How do we prioritize our time, energy, [...]
Holiday parties, concerts, skiing, and such—don’t let the flu foil your fun this season. Get your $0 flu vaccine so you don’t miss out. To get your no-cost flu shot, bring your member ID to any in-network pharmacy. You can find a pharmacy near you under Members and [...]
Winter blues got you down? Talk through it from the comfort of your home with Teladoc. Teladoc is an affordable alternative included with most PacificSource plans—check your plan to see if it’s offered. Doctor visits conveniently take place on a mobile app via your phone or computer. Benefits No [...]
Positive relationships are good for the soul—they make us feel more secure and give our lives meaning. Here are some tips on how to build healthy relationships: Think about what you want to say and make your message clear so people understand what you mean. Talk about what [...]
While a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management are great ways to stay on top of your health, adding routine preventive breast and cervical cancer screenings to the picture can be a lifesaver. Early detection can help stop something sooner than later. Not sure what and when to schedule? [...]
11 steps to protect your home and family Did you know more than 350,000 home fires occur every year? 50% of these fires start in the kitchen, 7% begin in the bedroom, and 6% are chimney fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a five-year [...]
