Category: Healthy Living Guides

Stay Active This Summer

Getting your daily physical activity in the summer doesn’t have to be a chore. Instead, use your chores to get your exercise.

Early Detection of Prostate Cancer

As we kick off the summer season, it’s important to remember to practice safety outside the home.

Summer Safety Tips

As we kick off the summer season, it’s important to remember to practice safety outside the home.

Get (and Stay) Motivated with SilverSneakers

Growing older gracefully isn’t about slowing down; it’s about staying motivated to care for your body and mind.

Let’s Talk About Gout

You have probably heard of the painful condition known as gout, but did you know it’s a form of arthritis triggered by...

Walk Your Way to a Healthier You

Walking has many health benefits, from helping you maintain a healthy weight to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol,...

Preparing for a Doctor’s Appointment

Want to make the most of your next doctor’s visit? Doing a little homework can go a long way. Here are some things to ...

Yoga and Sleep: A Winning Combination for Healthy Aging

Nearly 50% of older adults have trouble sleeping, which has been shown to affect memory, focus and physical well-being. ...

7 Things You Can Do with More Daylight

While the first day or two after we “spring forward” can be challenging, the extra light in spring and summer offers...

Discuss This with Your Doctor

During America Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are the economic and social conditions that influence individual and...

How to Make Your Heart Stronger

During American Heart Month, take a beat to focus on the importance of heart health and muscle strength. Regular exercis...

Setting Short-Term Goals

Some of the top New Year’s Resolutions in the United States have to do with health: Eating healthier, exercising more,...

Breast Cancer Facts

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some facts to consider if you’ve been putting off that mammogram: W...

Stay Hydrated This Summer

Did you know that anytime you lose even as little as 1.5 percent of your body’s water, you can feel symptoms of dehydr...

Woman reading prescription bottle label.

How to Manage Your Medications

Taking daily medications can be challenging, especially if you take more than one. Here are some common problems people ...

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Medicare Monday with John Dunn – Part 1

Video Transcript Jeffrey GriffinNews Talk Sports for the Triad WSJS, it’s five minutes after nine o’clock. Good ...

Coping with Daylight Saving Time

Many Americans have trouble adapting to the “spring forward” part of Daylight Saving Time. Even if you adjust pretty...

Breast Cancer Risks & Screenings: Important Regardless of Age

The median age of a woman diagnosed with breast cancer is 62 and almost 20 percent of women diagnosed are over the age o...

What is Care Management?

Care Management is an included benefit designed to help members who have chronic conditions maximize their health. There...

The P-Word Men Don’t Want to Talk About

In general, men are private about their healthcare needs. So it’s not hard to believe that men don’t want to talk ab...

5 Grilling Tips for Cooking Vegetables this Summer

Five grilling tips for when you fire up your grill this summer.

Cooking Corner — Grilling Vegetables

Chef Lynn Wells of Thme Well Spent shares her favorite Grilled Corn Recipe.

Immunizations: Your Personal Defense Shield

Several vaccinations are recommended for most older adults. If you have special conditions you may need additional vacci...

Senior Man Sitting On Sofa At Home With Pet Labrador Dog

7 Ways Pets are Good for Your Health

If you have a pet, you know firsthand the joy and love they bring to your life, but here are seven ways they’re good f...

Why and How to Stay Hydrated

Water helps just about everything—aids digestion, lubricates joints, makes saliva, balances chemicals, delivers oxygen...

Finding a New Doctor

There are many reasons people look for a new doctor. Whatever the reason, finding a new doctor doesn’t have to be a dr...

Tips & Tricks to Manage Your Meds

If you’re like many older adults, you may be taking more than one medication on a regular basis.

HealthCare Concierge Corner Pt.2

Having a reliable provider is beneficial to your healthcare. What happens if your provider is out of network?

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How to Prevent Falls

While you probably didn’t consider falls a big deal when you were a kid, or even in your 20s and 30s, but falls as an ...

7 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep and you wake up feeling tired, you’re not alone.

Healthcare Concierge Corner Pt. 1

Our healthcare concierges are your single point of contact and trusted partner dedicated to working with every aspect of...

Men’s Health Awareness Month

June is Men’s Health Awareness month. Studies show that men are far less likely to get an annual checkup or seek medic...

10 Simple Ways to Fight Inflammation

What if the power to fight the diseases that plague us could be found in our homegrown gardens and grocery stores instea...

You’re Not Alone

The winter months can take a toll on your mental health. Add on the pandemic and the lack of social interaction that com...

Annual Wellness Visits: An Ounce of Prevention

Scheduling an Annual Wellness Visit can help prevent health issues from becoming more serious and perhaps even help main...

12 Ways to Beat Stress

According to the Mayo Clinic, stress symptoms can affect your health, even if you don’t realize it. Stress can cause h...

13 Questions & Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine

In December 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the release of the first COVID-19 vaccines and many me...

Bladder Health and You

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer affects both men and women. Learn about the symptoms and how to get screened.

Dental Care for Seniors

Good dental hygiene is important to your overall health, no matter what your age. We all know the basics—you should br...

A Fall Risk Assessment Could Help You Maintain Your Independence

Medicare recommends every Medicare recipient (whether they have traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan like H...

What’s Next? The Mental Health Effects of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc for months now and as North Carolina starts reopening in phases, Dr. Beth Hodges...

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Often, the two go together, so recognizing the ...

6 Tips for Summer Health

Take advantage of these 6 tips to improve your health this summer while enjoying some fun in the sun!

Healthy Snacking

Healthy snacks can provide energy between meals and can help you make better choices at mealtimes.

Colon Cancer Screening Options

Ok, it’s time. You’re 50 years old. You have been urged, prodded, persuaded, bullied, and begged, and you have agree...

Colon Cancer Awareness

Colon Cancer is easy to detect; don't let these 5 things keep you from screenings.

Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis

Definition of osteoporosis, risk factors, treatment options.

Different Types of Heart Problems

There are several problems that can affect the heart; they vary widely in cause and even more widely in treatment.

What’s My BMI and Why Should I Care?

By maintaining a healthy weight and normal BMI you’re likely to have fewer joint and muscle pains, more energy, better...

Health Goals That Make Sense

Setting achievable health goals that make sense can make a world of difference in your overall health and well being. He...

Healthy Bones, Healthy You

Since your bones literally are your body’s foundation, good bone health is important. As you age, one of the tests you...

10 Questions to Ask at Your Next Checkup

Your annual physical should be more than a quick checkup and a “See you next year, Doc.” It’s your chance to stren...

Annual Physical vs. Medicare Wellness Exam: Why You Need Both

There are two important appointments you need to make (and keep) each year—your annual physical and Medicare wellness ...

Shedding Light on Sunscreen Claims

Confused by sunscreen labeling and not sure exactly what protection each product offers?

Minutes Matter – Train Your Body to Find Balance

As we age, our vision, hearing, muscle mass and bone composition change, which weakens our balance and increases our ris...

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