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Enjoy every heart-pounding moment in life by practicing some health basics

Enjoy a diet high in fiber and low in unhealthy fats, and try to exercise for at least 30 minutes most days. This simple plan can help keep your weight down and your heart strong.

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Want to pay less for your kids care? Make sure your provider fits the bill!

When you use a state-recognized primary care home in PEBB’s Statewide plan, your cost share drops from 15% to 10%. Make sure your kids’ providers fit the bill.

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When you’re facing health care choices, there’s help for choosing wisely

Where’s the balance between asking for tests to make sure you’re OK and your doctor thinking it’s not needed but wanting to cover all the bases? Medical professionals and Consumer Reports are helping to find that "sweet spot." Dr. John Santa, a former Board member, is spearheading this effort to help us all "Choose Wisely."

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Choosing your HEM actions wisely can have a huge impact

"On joining HEM, after dragging my heels deep into the dirt, I made a yearly checkup one of my HEM health actions. It isn’t something I normally do, but thankfully I did. My provider found a lump on my Thyroid. I wouldn’t have gone in if it hadn’t been for HEM. I hope others can find early stages of their health conditions and not too late to do something about it."

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View HBO: Addiction videos

HBO: Addiction
Learn how addiction works, and how physical and emotional treatment can break the cycle. View videos ››

View video: 23 and ½ hours

23 and ½ hours
Dr. Mike Evans explains the single most effective prescription for better health – and a longer life. View video ››