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…
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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,…
Everything You Need to Know About High Cholesterol
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It’s a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces naturally. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. To help transport cholesterol, your liver produces lipoproteins. Lipoproteins…
What are the Warning Signs of Breast Cancer?
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. A sharp pain in your breast, possibly with some tenderness, may have you wondering if it could be something serious. A breast…
6 Delicious Diabetes Recipes You’ll Love
Finding new, healthy recipes to try when you have diabetes can be a challenge. In order to keep your blood sugar under control, you ideally want to pick recipes that are lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Here are 6 recipes to try, straight from nutritionists and diabetes experts. 1. Cauliflower-based bowls You’ve probably…
How Food Addiction Works (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on junk food, you may have realized that it’s easier said than done. People tend to get cravings when the brain starts calling for these foods. Even though people’s rational, conscious mind “knows” that they are unhealthy, some other part of the brain seems to disagree. Some people…
If You’re ‘Skinny Fat,’ You Might Be at Increased Risk of Dementia
Being “skinny fat” may be worse than just being obese. Being overweight or obese is associated with a host of increased health risks, including heart disease, cancer, and in some cases, dementia. Now researchers are finding that people who are “skinny fat,” or have sarcopenic obesity, may also have an increased risk of compromised brain…
The 8 Best Weight Loss Drinks
When used alongside healthy lifestyle changes, certain beverages are more effective than others at promoting weight loss. Beverages like green tea, coffee and high-protein drinks have been shown to boost metabolism, promote fullness and decrease hunger, all of which may encourage weight loss. Here are eight drinks that are some of the best to include…
Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
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. If you ask about the symptoms of a heart attack, most people think of chest pain, however, scientists have learned that heart…
Why You Really Need to Stay Inside for ‘Spare the Air’ Days
Wildfire smoke, air pollution, and heat can mean danger outside. The joys of summer are here: hot, sunny days, fireworks, and… smog? Yes, some of the things we relish during the summer months make for potent and potentially dangerous levels of air pollution. That’s because pollution isn’t a single thing. It’s a mixture of gasses and particles…
