Sleep
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Sleep plays a vital role in health and well-being. Not getting enough sleep is associated with a number of health problems.
Health Assessment
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The Health Assessment is a reliable and valid tool for you to assess your health risks. Taking steps to reduce those health risks can support you in being as healthy as possible.
Physical Activity
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Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, and reduces your risk for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Being active can also make you feel better, give you more energy, improve your mood, and help you lose weight.
Preventive Care
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Prevention is essential for good health. View what is included in routine checkups and how to determine age-appropriate guidelines for preventive exams.
Start the New Year S.M.A.R.T.
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Learn how to set your personal wellness goal and receive information on resources to help support you reaching your goal.
Measure Your Waist. Learn Your Risk.
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Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis - It’s really NEAT!
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Did you know that little changes to your routine can help you burn more calories?
Many overweight people in the USA have "sitting disease" and would lose weight if they did more walking, standing, and moving around during the day, says endocrinologist James Levine of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Levine is talking about increasing your NEAT, or "non-exercise activity thermogenesis," which accounts for much of your movement and calorie expenditure throughout the day.
These are activities such as:
Healthy Pregnancy
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Learn best practices prior to being pregnant and during your pregnancy. Also learn about Babies & You.
Heart Health
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in most industrialized countries. Stroke is #4. Health research has identified several important factors that are linked to the development of coronary heart disease and stroke. By identifying any risk factors you may have and by taking some action to prevent developing coronary heart disease and stroke, you may be able to reduce your risk.
Best Practices:
It is important to know that there are some things you cannot control. The following are closely related to increased risk:
Getting to a Healthy Weight
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If you are overweight, you are not alone. We live in a world that discourages physical activity and encourages overeating. Today, people move less, eat out more, and eat larger servings. The result is a growing rate of obesity in the United States.