Habits for a healthy holiday

Enjoy your holiday season by making the commitment to keep your friends and family healthy and safe. A happy holiday starts with a few easily adopted habits.

Washing your hands, staying warm and dry, and managing holiday stress are all ways that we can protect ourselves ... Read more »

Stay on track with healthy eating this holiday season Enjoy treats and keep your wellness goals this December and January ... Read more »

Holiday stress and suicide prevention

While the holiday season can bring feelings of love and cheer for some, it can also be the cause of holiday stress and deep depression for others. Suicide remains a major public health problem in Alaska. In 2007, for every 100,000 Alaskans, 21.8 died by suicide. That rate increases to 35.1 per 100,000 for the Alaska Native population.  Read more »

Alaska Suicide & Crisis Hotlines

Stop Suicide Alaska
Juneau Suicide Prevention
Suicide Hotline Directory
Help for Veterans
AlaskaCare Employee Assistance Program or call (855) 417-2493

Healthy holiday challenge

Up for some fun this holiday season? Join our Eat Smart, Move More Healthy Holiday Challenge and be entered into our sweepstakes drawing for your chance to WIN a $50 Amazon giftcard!   Email Christy cwallace@activehealth.net

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: BROWN RICE PILAF WITH SAGE, WALNUTS & DRIED FRUIT

Savory and healthy with seasonal fruits and nuts ... Read more »

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH: WALL PUSH-UPS

It's important to take proper form in this exercise that works the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids.

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VITAMIN D & YOU

Alaskans are especially prone to Vitamin D deficiency, which can effect your health and wellness.  Some foods high in Vitamin D include salmon, fortified milk and cereal, and even sun-exposed mushrooms. This holiday season up your intake of Vitamin D.

AETNA NURSE LINE

Feeling under the weather? For advice from a medical professional call the Aetna Nurse Line.  The service is provided free and is available 24/7.  Call (800) 556-1555.

This electronic newsletter and services described within applies only to State of Alaska AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan members and their dependents.