Long Term Health and Dental Cleanings
Taking good care of your teeth and gums isn’t just about preventing cavities or bad breath. A healthy mouth, leads to a healthy body.
The mouth is filled with many bacteria. Some of these bacteria are linked to tooth decay and periodontal or gum disease. Periodontal disease may be connected with diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Tips to Quit Smoking for Good
Quitting smoking can be difficult, but with the right resources; you could quit for good! Smoking can be a detriment to your health and the health of those around you. By quitting smoking, you will save money to do more things you enjoy in life and you could save on health insurance as well.
Get More Out of Walking
Benefits include:
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Maintaining a healthy weight
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Preventing or managing various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
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Strengthening your bones and muscles
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Improving your mood
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Improving your balance and coordination
How to Choose a Successful Weight-Loss Program
The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.
Teens Health
Most health plans cover mental health services to treat conditions, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or addiction to the same extent physical health concerns are covered. Often the first step is to talk with a primary care provider who can recommend a mental health professional, if needed.
Don’t hesitate to seek help for suspected depression, anxiety, or stress, self-harm, or addiction. Early intervention improves outcomes.
Feeling Tired?
Sleep apnea is the most common disorder. It’s characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. It’s also easy to diagnose and treat, which is important because people with untreated sleep apnea are at risk of falling asleep while driving, and have an increased risk of future heart attack, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, or stroke.
The Benefits of Having Pet Insurance
We make reimbursement easily as well, you simply send the bill to us, and you will be reimbursed for all qualifying expenses based on the levels you chose at the time you signed the policy.
Birth Control, you have options
Birth control can help you prevent pregnancy when you don’t want to have a baby. Male and female condoms can also help protect you and your sex partner from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Breast Health: Mammograms
Should you do self-breast exams?
Many women choose to examine their own breasts.
Women who do know that breast changes can occur because of:
-Menstrual cycles
-Birth control pills
-Pregnancy
-Aging
-Menopause
-Hormone replacement therapy
It is normal for breasts to feel a little lumpy and uneven. Also, it is common for breasts to be swollen and tender right before or during a menstrual period. Whenever any unusual changes occur, contact your health care provider.
We cover mammograms based on what you and your healthcare provider decide is best for you, your risks and preferences.
