Healthy Body, Happy Heart
February is American Heart Month in the U.S. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? And, around the world, cardiovascular diseases cause more than 17 million deaths every year. Many of these deaths are from heart attacks and strokes. This month is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease and learn how to keep your heart healthy.
Visit your doctor regularly to have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked. You should also talk to your doctor about any other health concerns you have. It’s important to lower your risk for heart disease by eating healthy, staying active and not smoking.
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| Get Your Heart Pumping This Year |
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| Many heart diseases are preventable by living a healthy lifestyle. One important part of a healthy lifestyle is getting physical activity. This may seem like a no-brainer, but many adults don’t get enough exercise. Regular exercise helps control weight, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. All of which can lead to heart disease. Experts recommend getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate exercise every week. That’s as easy as taking a 30-minute brisk walk each day! |
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If you have trouble getting exercise every day and need some extra help, you can contact a wellness coach. The wellness coach can help you set goals, create an exercise plan and make sure you stay on track.
You can reach a wellness coach through the GeoBlue® mobile app or the Wellness Portal. For more details, check out this resource. |
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Member Tools: Wellness Portal |
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Did you know you have access to a library of well-being resources through GeoBlue?
The GeoBlue Wellness Portal offers a wide range of articles, webinars, tools and resources to help you manage your well-being. For example, you find out you’re prediabetic. With the Wellness Portal you can learn about Type 2 diabetes, how to prevent the disease, find healthy recipes, resources and more. |
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Topics include:
- Parenting
- Aging
- Work
- Healthy recipes
- Mental health
- Physical health
- Daily life challenges
- Financial wellness
- And more!
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Features available to you:
- Multiple language options
- LiveConnect for quick access to a counselor
- The ability to schedule appointments with a counselor or wellness coach
- Access to Perks at Work/Community Online Academy
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| HOW TO GET STARTED |
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Log in to the Member Hub |
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From the navigation bar at the top, select the “Wellness” dropdown |
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Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Wellness Portal”—and you're in! |
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| This is your go-to place for a variety of wellness topics and support. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource! |
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Missed last month's newsletter? Want to refer to a previous issue? You can access previous issues online. Visit our Re:Member Archive for the latest on staying healthy, happy and safe while living abroad.
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