Tag Archive for: health and wellness
Five things to remember as you “Choose Happy” this year
Choose HappyWe need to remember the importance of achieving and sustaining happiness – a vital source of keeping the mind, body and soul healthy for the rest of our lives. This year, as we look to bring happiness and positivity back into our lives, here are a few things to remember.
Four nutrition tips from the Blue Zones
Blue Zones Project – Monterey County, Food and nutrition, Partners in Health, Your Health and WellnessMarch is National Nutrition Month, and it is a great time to take inventory of what you are putting into your body. The Blue Zones Project® is working locally in Monterey County on supporting these findings to create a sustainable impact. Using these and other resources, we put together these nutrition tips.
How atherosclerosis affects the heart, brain and limbs
Heart health, Your Health and WellnessWe recently invited Andreas Sakopoulos, MD, medical director and lead of the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery program at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, to present a Community Connections event on atherosclerosis for Aspire Health Plan members and others from the Monterey County community.
How to create SMART weight loss goals and achieve them
Exercise and fitness, Food and nutrition, Your Health and WellnessSetting SMART goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge and helps you to organize your time and your resources to help you make the very most of your life.
Learn about Medicare coverage options for seniors with diabetes
All About Medicare, Your Health and WellnessOne in every three people with Medicare have diabetes, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). But the good news for seniors is that Medicare covers diabetes and there are many Medicare coverage options for seniors with diabetes.
Diabetes resources for seniors in Monterey County
Partners in Health, Your Health and WellnessRight now, 45% of Monterey County adults have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Community Health Innovations (CHI) launched a campaign with the goal of working together as a community to fight "the beast" that is diabetes.