Protein powders have long appealed to people who want to build muscle and become stronger. But they can also help those who want to shed weight. As a convenient and tasty way to increase your protein intake, these powders offer many weight loss benefits — such as appetite control. They’re highly concentrated dairy- or plant-based…
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Holiday Stress and How to Cope with It
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. The American Psychological Association identified the top four main stressors of the holidays: difficult family conversations, the pressure of gift giving, finances,…
Everything You Need to Know About the Flu
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The common cold and the flu may seem similar at first. They’re both respiratory illnesses and can cause similar symptoms. But different viruses cause these two conditions. Your symptoms help you tell the difference between them. Both a cold and the flu share a few common…
9 Impressive Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It’s native to North America and particularly popular around Thanksgiving and Halloween (1). In the US, pumpkin typically refers to Cucurbita pepo, an orange type of winter squash. In other regions, such as Australia, pumpkin may refer to any type of winter squash. While commonly…
Worried About Pesticide Exposure? Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family from these potentially harmful chemicals. “While evidence is conflicting about some of the long-term effects of pesticides on children, there’s enough evidence to warrant further research into the use of pesticides. In the meantime, [we can] limit the exposure of children to such chemicals,” said Dr….
It’s Not Too Early to Get Your Flu Shot — and Other Flu Facts
Here’s what to know before the start of flu season. Last year’s severe flu season led to 700,000 people being hospitalized. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself. It’s never too early to start preparing for flu season, and that’s exactly what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to do. Last…
Understanding a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
You have not participated in the Proactive Health Management Plan last month! In order to receive PHMP Benefit Credit, call a PHMP Health Coach at 855-498-4643 or log into the PHMP Member Portal. Type 2 diabetes is a manageable condition. Once you’re diagnosed, you can learn what to do to stay healthy. Type 2 diabetes…
16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the US say they feel stress or anxiety daily. Here are 16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 1. Exercise Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It might seem contradictory but putting…
Allergic Reaction First Aid: What to Do
What is an allergic reaction? Your immune system creates antibodies to fight off foreign substances so you don’t get sick. Sometimes your system will identify a substance as harmful, even though it isn’t. When this happens, it’s called an allergic reaction. These substances (allergens) can be anything from food and medication to environments. When your body comes in contact with these allergens, it…
Feeling Hangry? It’s Not Just Because You’re Extremely Hungry
When you’re so hungry you’re hangry, there may be more causing those irritable feelings than your growling stomach. We’ve all been there. You can’t concentrate. You feel a headache piercing your skull. Your stomach is growling so loudly that everyone near you can hear it. And if you don’t get something to eat soon, you…
What Causes Chronic Pain?
Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord and to your brain. Pain will usually become less severe as the injury heals. However,…
