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National Wear Red Day - Friday, Feb. 4 - Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. In fact, in the time it takes to read this, another woman will die from heart disease. Read more


New Aetna statements help members identify billing errors, physician fraud. Aetna has added new information to its health insurance benefits statements that might enable members to identify billing errors or physician fraud, according to a Consumer Reports report.

Stress Less webinar - The Mind, Body & Stress: How they're connected - Feb. 8, noon -12:30 p.m. During this webinar, we will briefly explore some of the latest research on stress and identify options that can help you create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. No cost to county employees. Webinar registration 


Making Life Easier's February newsletter

Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report


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In the News

More evidence that TV, computer time could harm heart

Five steps to a healthier heart

Taking short breaks from sitting may help waistline and heart

Daily fruit, veggies may cut risk of heart disease death

Food diary a great tool for losing weight, expert says

Federal Way tries to curb costs of employee health coverage

Rewards-based health plans aim to keep workers lean

Government’s dietary advice: Eat less

Can we lower medical costs by giving the neediest patients better care?

Brisk walks may boost memory in older adults

Stress-reduction therapy may help heart disease patients

 

Deadline extended to March 4 for taking the wellness assessment

Because of a problem with Comcast e-mail accounts, we have decided to extend the deadline for completing this year’s wellness assessment until Friday, March 4, 2011.  More

Get started on your individual action plan, if you haven't already

YOUR HEALTHY INCENTIVES PROGRAMSM
Get started on your individual action plan, if you haven't already

Many of you have already begun your individual action plan, but for those of you who completed the wellness assessment and haven’t yet started your individual action plan, here’s what to do next on the road to gold. More


Tips for making the most of your online WebMD individual action plan
WEBMD ONLINE PROGRAMS
Tips for making the most of your online WebMD individual action plan

Here are some helpful tips for making the most out of your WebMD online experience. More





Avoiding motivation backslide - Keep up your good workAVOIDING MOTIVATION BACKSLIDE
Keep up your good work

January is often a time of new behaviors – better eating choices and more exercise. And it feels good for a while; you feel strong and healthy. But then work got busy, or your kids had more needs and your habits fell by the wayside. Read these tips to get back on track and maintain motivation. More



Check up on the quality of care you are receiving PUGET SOUND HEALTH ALLIANCE
Check up on the quality of care you are receiving

We all benefit from making more informed decisions about our health care. The Puget Sound Health Alliance produces one of the most valuable resources for finding quality health care in the region and it is available free to county employees and the public. More




Tips for eating heart smartEAT SMART

Tips for eating heart smart


A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Try these tips for eating heart smart. Plus, get ideas for smarter and (healthier) Super Bowl snacking. More

Find healthy eating ideas in the Recipe BoxRecipe Box



Move More for your heartMOVE MORE

Move More for your heart


This Heart Month, why not show yourself some love by getting more physical activity. Research shows that just 30 minutes of daily physical activity can reduce your risk of heart disease. More




Stress Less for heart healthSTRESS LESS
Stress Less for heart health

Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's constantly on alert, your health (and your heart) can pay the price. Learn more about how stress can affect your heart. More




February is heart health monthQUIT TOBACCO
February is heart health month


Take a deep breath. Tobacco users are more likely to develop heart disease and are at an increased risk for heart attacks and cancer. Is it your time to quit? More
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