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4 ways to practice mindful healthy eating this holiday season
Food and nutrition, Your Health and WellnessAlthough 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.
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How diabetes affects your oral health
Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Oral and dental health, Your Health and WellnessPeople 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.
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How to reverse prediabetes and prevent type 2 diabetes
Diabetes and diabetes prevention, Your Health and WellnessIn 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 WellnessWhen 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…
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Learn about breast cancer screening and Medicare
Your Health and WellnessDuring 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…
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The mental and physical health benefits of owning a pet
Exercise and fitness, Mental health and wellbeing, Your Health and WellnessThe unconditional love we feel for our pets, and they for us, is undisputed. Let's explore some of the mental and physical health benefits of owning a pet.