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Notifications: See to Your Eye Health During COVID-19

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You may have put off getting your eyes checked because of the pandemic, but a regular eye exam is important. You can safely get an eye exam during COVID-19. When COVID-19 first started spreading across the U.S., vision specialists and centers were as...
- November 23, 2021
Blogs: How to Protect Yourself From Health Coverage Scams

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You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do...
- November 22, 2021
Blogs: That’s No Excuse: It’s Time to Get a Mammogram

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Nearly every woman worries about breast cancer. And for good reason. Every two minutes a woman in the United States is told she has breast cancer. Here’s the good news: When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 99 perce...
- November 19, 2021
Blogs: Buying Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

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You may be thinking that you never go to the doctor, so you don’t need health insurance. Think again. Having health insurance protects your physical and financial wellbeing. Why buying health insurance is a good idea Let’s see what might ...
- November 19, 2021
Notifications: I’ve Had COVID-19, Now What?

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Whether you’ve had a mild case of COVID-19 or were sick for a long time, you may wonder what’s next. Once you’re feeling better and trying to get back to your normal routine, you may still have health questions. Here are some ...
- November 16, 2021
Blogs: Give Up Smoking for Good

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One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. People who quit smoking before they turn 50 cut their risk of dying within the nex...
- November 15, 2021
Blogs: Where Do You Go When You Need Care?

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You may not know what kind of care you’ll need or when you’ll need it, but you can find out now where to go for different types of care. Then when an issue comes up, you’ll know how to choose the most appropriate place for care that...
- November 10, 2021
Blogs: Gratitude Is the Attitude: A How-to Guide

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More and more, scientists are uncovering the link between gratitude and happiness. Some suggest that gratitude moves people to feel more positive emotions. These positive emotions help us enjoy life, face adversity, develop stronger relationships, an...
- November 3, 2021
Blogs: Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

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Ready to start the bump watch? We’re talking about your baby bump. If you’re expecting, it might seem like the only thing that you can expect is a lot of change. Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but there are so many q...
- November 3, 2021
Blogs: Give Nut-ricious Gifts This Holiday

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We are absolutely nuts for pecans. These buttery, energy-boosting packages of delicious nutty flavor offer amazing health benefits! They are so versatile, too. You really can’t go wrong whether you snack on pecans or add them to favorite r...
- November 2, 2021