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Enhancing your well-being at work is crucial for your overall health and happiness. Despite the challenges of a busy work environment, there are simple adjustments you can make to alleviate stress and improve your quality of life. Take a look at these five effortless strategies recommended by the American Heart Association to enhance your well-being at work.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout life. During this month, we at Capital Health Plan encourage you to talk with your doctor to ensure that you and your family are protected against serious diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.
Now that summer is here, our thoughts turn to soaking up those solar rays and enjoying being outdoors. While you’re out there having fun, it’s important to prioritize summer safety – not just from the Florida heat but also for your eyes. Protecting your eyes from the elements can help reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, men die an average of five years earlier than women. At Capital Heath Plan, we know the importance of men’s health to help maintain strong relationships, set a positive example, and be able to fulfill responsibilities.
Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) and the American Red Cross as we raise awareness of the need for a safe, stable blood supply and celebrate the contributions of those who donate. According to the American Red Cross, just 3 out of 100 people in the U.S. give blood, and donations tend to decline in late spring and early summer. For these reasons, June 14 is recognized as World Blood Donor Day each year.
Does summertime have you thinking about getting outdoors, traveling, and soaking up some warm rays? Every June, the National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates National Safety Month. We’ve highlighted a few safety tips from the NSC to help keep you in tip-top shape all season.
In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, join CHP in highlighting Active People, Healthy Nation, a national initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
Take a deep breath—and know that over 1.5 million Floridians struggle to do it each day because they have asthma. Throughout this month, Capital Health Plan is joining the American Lung Association to highlight this widespread respiratory condition during Asthma Awareness Month.
Life can certainly be challenging. Coping with everyday stress can seem overwhelming and cause feelings of sadness or anger, difficulty concentrating, and even physical symptoms such as trouble sleeping, headaches, and changes in appetite. Learning how to cope in healthy ways can make all the difference.
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to highlight the progress and challenges of the degenerative condition that affects at least 500,000 Americans. April was the birth month of James Parkinson, the English surgeon and paleontologist who first identified the symptoms of the disease over 200 years ago. Although there is currently no cure, research is ongoing, and medications and surgery offer improvement in symptoms.