Mind Your Risks: Decrease Dementia Risk by Controlling Blood Pressure Now

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 5/9/22 11:30 AM
Many people with high blood pressure know that they could be at risk for stroke and heart attack. However, too many people, despite what they may know, still are not motivated by these facts to get their high blood pressure under control. Now a new risk of high blood pressure is emerging: the possible connection between uncontrolled blood pressure and dementia. Important new studies link high blood pressure, especially in midlife, to an increased risk for dementia later in life.
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Healthy Vision: A Family Focus

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 5/9/22 11:30 AM
May is Healthy Vision Month. If your eyes feel healthy, it's easy to assume they are healthy. But many eye diseases don't have any warning signs — so you could have an eye problem and not know it. The good news is, there's a lot you can do to set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well!
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Celebrating Women's Health Week

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 5/9/22 11:29 AM
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority.
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Learn to Live - Emotional Well-being Resource from Anthem

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 5/9/22 11:29 AM
With you every step of the way.
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Walk. Dance. Run. Play. MOVE Your Way!

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 5/9/22 11:29 AM
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month — an opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity!
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Earn a Discounted Medical Insurance Premium

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:14 PM
Don't miss your chance to earn the 2022 Wellness Incentive.
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Meet My Health Dashboard

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:13 PM
Your personal guide to better health and well-being - from Sydney Health.
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Winners of the Step Into the New Year Challenge

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:13 PM
Congrats to all of the participants of the Step Into the New Year Challenge!
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April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:13 PM
April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month and is sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) to educate the masses about America’s #1 health problem: alcohol dependence. Claiming the lives of more than 90,000 people every year, this month focuses on raising awareness about alcohol abuse and dependency before it is fatal.
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500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge - Join Today

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:12 PM
The 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, presented by Aon, (EWC) is a great way for companies of all sizes to promote employee wellness, add excitement to team-building, and encourage company participation in the Month of May. Whether you will be participating in your 46th OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon or taking on your first Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, the Employee Wellness Challenge offers opportunities for all experience levels and distances
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YMCA - Citizens Employee Discount

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/12/22 1:12 PM
Citizens Energy Group employees are eligible for a corporate discount at any YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.
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Earn a Discounted Medical Insurance Premiums

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 3/14/22 2:58 PM
Don't miss your chance to earn the 2022 Wellness Incentive.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 3/14/22 2:58 PM
March is Colorectal Cancer Month. Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is a disease of the colon or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is often preventable with screening and highly treatable when detected early.
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Join the 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 3/14/22 2:56 PM
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Healthy Sleep Tips from Anthem

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 3/14/22 2:56 PM
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March is National Nutrition Month

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 3/14/22 2:55 PM
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Go Red for American Heart Month

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 1/31/22 6:13 PM
After more than 18 months into this pandemic, Americans feel overwhelmed and stressed, which negatively impacts cardiovascular health. This February, we are uniting for American Heart Month to help Reclaim Your Rhythm to live longer, healthier, fuller lives. Because losing even one mom, brother, friend or neighbor to cardiovascular disease is too many.
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Congrats to the December Wellness Champion

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 1/31/22 6:13 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to Beth Smith for being named the December Wellness Champion. She deserves a round of applause.
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My Life Check by the American Heart Association

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 1/31/22 6:12 PM
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the risk for heart disease. My Life Check is an interactive online tool developed by the American Heart Association that helps people assess and track their heart health information and gain a better understanding of their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Are you at Risk for Prediabetes?

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 1/31/22 6:11 PM
Are you at risk for Prediabetes? Find out in this 4-minute virtual wellness class, you’ll learn what prediabetes is, if you’re at risk and what to do to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Watch it HERE.
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