• Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    February 27, 2024
    If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi....
    • 2279 Views

  • Help Your Body and Mind Without Spending a Dime

    February 27, 2024
    Can you get exercise by doing what you already do, without spending extra money or time? Exercise without calling it that? Physical activity without the intimidation factor? Yes. Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, take a long time or cost a lot.....
    • 4213 Views

  • Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    February 27, 2024
    Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
    • 3367 Views

  • Give Your Weary Eyes a Boost with Six Easy Exercises

    February 27, 2024
    It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your body. But did you know that your eyes can also benefit from a healthy workout? No special gear needed. How Can Eye Exercises Help? Exercising eye muscles doesn’t mean you can skip glass...
    • 1715 Views

  • Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    February 27, 2024
    Our eyes are a vital part of our health, but it’s easy to take them for granted. It’s important to make sure you keep them healthy. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy and injury-free. Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye ...
    • 3381 Views

  • Can Turning to Technology Help You Get Fit?

    February 26, 2024
    Want to get more exercise, but something often seems to get in the way? You’re tired. You think you don’t have time. Or you just forget. We know we need exercise to feel better and help prevent obesity, heart disease and other health prob...
    • 145 Views

  • Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    February 21, 2024
    No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take action. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. You can take steps to protect yourself. March is Colorectal Canc...
    • 2589 Views

  • Are You In the Money? Or In the Red?

    February 19, 2024
    When you think about taking better care of yourself, what are the first things that come to mind? Do you think about eating more fruits and veggies? Maybe you decide to exercise more, get more sleep or finally get that long-overdue annual checku...
    • 1318 Views

  • In-Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Moving

    February 8, 2024
    Diabetes management is about more than food and medication. It's important to stay physically active, too. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar for energy. This helps reduce glucose levels without added insulin. A study by Mayo Clinic found...
    • 2279 Views

  • Nurseline: Get Your Questions Answered

    February 8, 2024
    Health issues don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Sometimes, problems and questions come up at the worst possible times (like 8 o’clock on a Friday night, or when you’re on your way to a family reunion). It's tempting to hop on t...
    • 8279 Views

  • Fending Off the Flu Bug

    February 7, 2024
    It’s flu season. No one wants to suffer through the aches, pains and general misery of being down and out with the flu virus. So what’s your plan to avoid it? You could stay home and avoid contact with all other humans. You could tr...
    • 6066 Views

  • Save Yourself Time and Money with Provider Finder

    February 6, 2024
    There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider Finde...
    • 4864 Views

  • Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits

    February 6, 2024
    Parents take their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But regular well-child visits to a pediatrician or other health provider are just as important. Getting those checkups and recommended vaccinations help keep children healthy. What Is....
    • 1210 Views

  • What Is an A1C Test, and Why Does It Matter?

    February 6, 2024
    If you have diabetes, you know you need to check your blood sugar regularly. But do you know you also need an A1C test? Blood glucose numbers only give a quick snapshot of blood sugar control at certain times of day. You may think your blood sugar...
    • 634 Views

  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    February 6, 2024
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
    • 4462 Views

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