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  • Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    They are questions both parents and managers often ask. Is it better to be nice so people like you? Or does the tough-love approach get more results? Are people more responsive when you demand respect and hard work? Most people think it’s bette....
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  • Improve Your Work-Life Balance

    Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
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  • Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

    There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
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  • One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

    It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other o...
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  • Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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  • What Is Heart Disease?

    Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals one in four Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning.....
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  • Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 1322 Views
  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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  • Bipolar and Diabetes: The Unknown Connection

    When people think about bipolar disorder, they often think about how it affects the brain. But the truth is, it can change the body as well. Millions of people have bipolar disorder. One of its tell-tale signs is swinging between manic events and...
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  • Taking a Break out in Nature Helps Your Mind and Body

    For many people, long summer days are when the travel bug bites. But you don’t have to jump on a plane or take an epic road trip to get away. Sometimes all it takes to rest and recharge is getting outdoors. Chances are, there are many places no....
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  • Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or your loved one is one of them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we are here ....
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  • Protect Your Skin While Enjoying the Sunshine

    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . But that won’t make you feel any better about it if you’re told you may have it. Most skin cancers are highly treatable when fo...
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