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…
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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…
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16 Reasons to Smooch: How Kissing Benefits Your Health
Why you should pucker up Has the kissing waned in your relationship? Are you more the “air kiss” than “actual kiss” type when greeting your friends? Do you cringe when you see your aunt coming in for a big kiss at family functions? It may be time to pucker up! Turns out that kissing —…
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The blazing campfires. The invigorating hikes. The gorgeous sunsets. The sense of disappointment as you get ready to prepare what feels like your thousandth hot dog… for breakfast. While camping can be a great experience, the food is often anything but. Yet mealtime shouldn’t be the downfall of your trip. Even though finding healthy (and…
The Most Addictive Prescription Drugs on the Market
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. Just because a doctor prescribes a pill doesn’t mean that it’s safe for everyone. As the number of issued prescriptions rises, so…
