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New Year's resolutions such as save money and be happy written on cards

3 motivation hacks to help your New Year’s resolutions stick

New Year's resolutions can work! It's time to learn some hacks to make accomplishing them easier! Check out these motivation hacks from Aspire's Health Coaches.

4 ways to practice mindful healthy eating this holiday season

Although many holiday activities revolve around food, we can choose to practice mindful eating to improve our quality of life and manage conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Let's talk about what it means to eat mindfully and consider how to do so this holiday season.

How diabetes affects your oral health

Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Oral and dental health, Your Health and Wellness

People with diabetes — an estimated 34.2 million people in the United States — are more likely to develop dental health issues than those without it. Fortunately, if you have diabetes, there are steps you can take to help you maintain good oral health.

How to reverse prediabetes and prevent type 2 diabetes

Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Your Health and Wellness

In the US, 1 in 7 adults have diabetes and 1 in 3 have prediabetes (CDC). This puts you at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious complications like kidney failure, blindness, and amputation of a toe, foot, or leg. The good…

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An Aspire Member Shares Her Before and After the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Story

Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Your Health and Wellness

When Christy Brusachetti, Aspire Health member, learned she was prediabetic based on her A1C levels, she knew it was time to make changes. Approximately 1 in 4 Monterey County adults are at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Aspire Health's Diabetes…

Learn about breast cancer screening and Medicare

Your Health and Wellness

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to talk about screening tests – the best ways to check for signs of a health problem before you experience symptoms. Getting regular screenings for breast cancer can help catch cancer early when…