AlaskaCare Wellness News | November 2017
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AlaskaCare Wellness News
November 2017 | Issue #63
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Your Needs. Your Choices. Your Benefits. OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW Open Enrollment for AlaskaCare is from November 1 through November 22. Effective January 1, 2018, your pharmacy benefits are changing and your health plan options have been expanded to include the new Consumer Choice Health Plan with HRA option. Prepare yourself with the cost comparison tool available here. This is the time to review your current elections and the covered dependents under your health plan, and to make changes for the upcoming benefit year. |
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Vitamin D and You Did you know a lack of Vitamin D can leave you down-in-the-dumps, overly tired, weak and even extra sweaty? Alaskans are especially prone since the #1 source of Vitamin D is the sun. To get more, try a walk at lunch and check in with your health care provider for other ways to increase your Vitamin D intake. |
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Recipe of the Month: Homemade Cranberry Sauce The holidays are fast approaching! Try this homemade cranberry sauce recipe that offers healthy ingredients without compromising traditional flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied but not "stuffed!" Prep time: 5 minutes
Source: USDA What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl. Homemade Cranberry Sauce Retrieved October 4, 2017 |
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Exercise of the Month: Scissors This arms exercise is simple and effective for shoulder muscles. You can perform it at home or in the gym or at the office! Try it today. |
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Active Health Holiday Challenge Coming Soon! Think the holiday season is a challenge for healthy habits? Join us for a fun 21-day wellness event starting December 1. Feel better and get a chance to with a $50 Amazon eGiftcard. Register with Judy jellenburg@activehealth.net or Christy cwallace@activehealth.net |
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Weight Watchers @ Work: "Deal Days" in Anchorage Sign up or renew your Weight Watchers Membership during this special time and save 15%! Why wait? New Year, New Series, New You! |
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Free Flu Vaccines in Juneau - Nov 4, 3pm-6pm Public Health Nursing is offering free flu vaccines for all ages as part of the November 4th Flu Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Harborview Elementary School Gym. To participate or volunteer, contact the Juneau Public Health Center 907.465.3353 or email Lindsey.peterson@alaska.gov |
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"Take 3" Actions to Fight the Flu Take time to get a flu vaccine. Take everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Source: CDC.GOV |
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Moda Inc./Delta Dental In-Person Customer Service Anchorage area members can schedule face to face appointments. For assistance with dental benefits or claims meet with a representative at Moda's Anchorage office, located at 570 L Street, Suite 270, between 9am - 4pm, M-F. Call Hope Donaldson to schedule at 907.278.2629 or email hope.donaldson@modahealth.com. |
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Prediabetes : Know the Risk Don’t let the “pre” in prediabetes fool you into thinking it’s not really a problem now. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. CDC reports approximately 84 million American adults—more than 1 out of 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing, heart disease, and stroke. But here's the good news: it is possible to prevent prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes. |
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Move, Make a Change and Maintain! Move! Get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (brisk walking, yard work, or actively playing with children) five days a week. Make a Change! Lose 5 to 7 percent of your body weight, if you are overweight—that is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Maintain! Maintain the weight loss with a healthy diet by eating a variety of foods that are low in fat and reducing the number of calories eaten per day. |
Diabetes: Anchorage Southwest Alaska Statewide Juneau |
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Active Health Diabetes Seminars : Register Today November 14 - A Growing Concern...Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes November 14 begins 6 Week Series - Down with Diabetes
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