Health Management
Be Healthy And Enjoy Life Now More Than Ever
Most of us understand what is needed to get into good physical condition in order to be healthy. However, most lack the will to do what it takes to get to that point. We should be aware of the positive things that can come from managing our well-being. If you begin slowly developing smart habits into your daily routines, it can result in a healthier you.
When you embark on some of these healthy alternatives, you will see encouraging results very soon. Your view on life will be more positive and your physical wellness will be under control. With our suggestions, you should be able to put your progress into action.
Gut check: Digestive health tips from nutrition expert Keri Glassman
A new survey from The Dannon Company, conducted by StrategyOne, reveals that Americans are making health-conscious decisions about the foods they eat, with six in 10 saying they have made food purchases driven by health concerns. In particular, 43 percent say they have purchased a food to help their digestive system. “While this finding reveals a positive step for many Americans, it also means that more than half of us aren’t paying close enough attention to our digestive health”, said Dr. Miguel Freitas, Director of Health Affairs for Dannon.
Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and its Purpose
It may sound unlikely, but cholesterol is actually important in a body. It needs this and produces it. However, cholesterol can build up on the artery walls, which is when things start to get bad and can be dangerous causing heart disease and other problems. Although bodies need cholesterol, it is the HDL or good cholesterol that is needed, the LDL or bad cholesterol is what causes the problems.
New Health Care Laws Take Effect
Tomorrow (Thursday, Sept 23, 2010) is the day that new provisions from the federal health care reform bill will go into effect. This is another series of laws that will slowly change our health care system to better serve the consumer.
Consumers with New Health Plans can now benefit from the following:
- Receive cost-free preventive care like screenings, vaccinations
- Parents can keep their young adults on their plan up to the age of 26
Patients can choose - New health plans must let patients choose their own primary care doctor or pediatrician from the health plan’s provider network
Female patients can see an OB-GYN without needing a referral from another doctor
Volunteering: Helping others could actually help you
(ARA) – We respect and admire volunteers for their devotion to a cause and their willingness to sacrifice their own needs for the needs of others. These selfless acts can often be life-changing for the person on the receiving end, but what about the person volunteering?
The health benefits of volunteering are well documented and include reduced stress and an increased feeling of self worth. It is no wonder that for many people with chronic conditions, volunteering can even help maintain or improve one’s physical health.
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