By completing our free and private Health Assessment, you’ll learn your health strengths and weaknesses. As a bonus, anyone who completes an assessment during September will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 10 $50 gift cards (5 to REI, 5 to Amazon).* Take your health assessment today...

*We will also include people who completed an assessment since January 1, 2014. 

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Marta Mueller started her journey to healthier living in October 2009 by moving gently and tracking her nutrition. She started adding activities and now skis, bikes, hikes, swims, plays, walks, and runs to reduce stress and keep her body well. She eventually lost over 80 pounds and has been able to complete four sprint-class Gold Nugget Triathlons. Learn more about Marta’s journey...

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Don't miss the AlaskaCare health fair in Fairbanks on Saturday, September 20, at the Carlson Center from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. We will offer the following services free of charge to all AlaskaCare members: complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, A1C blood sugar test, lipid panel, Vitamin D check, and flu shots. Read more...

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Want to help AlaskaCare and the State of Alaska improve their wellness services? Want to serve on our Wellness Committee or as a Wellness Champion in your workplace? Take our survey...

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Nutrition Nuts & Bolts, September 16: Do you “eat to live” or “live to eat?” Break free of the “diet" mentality and learn the basic tools needed for lifelong healthful eating.

Men’s Health, September 24: What men need to know to stay healthy.

Women's Health, September 25: What women need to know to stay healthy.

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Did you know that 71 million American adults (33.5%) have high levels of unhealthy cholesterol and less than half of these adults get treatment? Celebrate Cholesterol Awareness month by:

• Learning how cholesterol can build up in your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease.
• Getting your cholesterol checked once every five years by one of our network providers.  
• Pledging to take heart healthy steps like exercising more, eating more fruit and vegetables, and quitting smoking.

Exercise is for more than just how your body looks. Simple moves can help you relieve stress, become more energetic, and gain confidence.

Try the Exercise of the Month for August: the shoulder blade squeeze. This move works your shoulder girdle muscles. Learn more...

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These lettuce-wrap tacos with black beans and corn make it super easy for you to put together a quick lunch and be on your way. Plus, they are low in cholesterol!

Read the full recipe...

Source: American Heart Association

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