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Five tips to manage high blood pressure
Heart health, Your Health and WellnessHigh blood pressure affects half of all adults, so it's important to know what it is and how to manage it! Let's discuss some tips to help keep your blood pressure at the appropriate level.
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The long-term health benefits of treating hearing loss
Hearing health, Your Health and WellnessHearing is essential to long-term health and wellbeing. If you or someone you love is experiencing difficulty hearing, here are some important long-term health benefits of treating it.
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Tips for traveling with medications
Managing your medications, Your Health and WellnessIf you are planning a trip, don't forget about your medicine! Whether you plan to fly or drive to your destination, here are a few tips to make sure you and your medications arrive safely.
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When to visit urgent or emergency care
Your Health and WellnessOne important way to get the best medical care is to know when you should go to urgent or emergency care. Here are a few differences between each type of care, conditions they can treat, and information on urgent and emergency care in Monterey County.
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Four tips for choosing a primary care provider (PCP)
Making the most of your coverage, Your Health and WellnessMost Medicare Advantage (MA) plans require that you choose a provider from their network which usually includes many different local providers. Keep the following tips in mind to help you identify the best PCP for your needs.
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How to take an active role in managing your prescriptions
Managing your medications, Your Health and WellnessAs you age, your health needs change and so may your list of medications. This can be overwhelming and confusing. To help you out, the Aspire Health team has created this useful checklist to assist in managing your prescriptions.