Health & Well-Being
Health and well-being are more than just eating the right foods and exercising regularly. They're about taking care of all of you. From completing a health assessment – so you know your health risks and strengths – to getting the right routine screening exams at the right time, to getting enough sleep and keeping stress at a manageable level.
Health Assessment
The health assessment, provided through Blue Cross of Idaho's WellConnected program, is a series of questions that take 10-15 minutes to complete. The assessment requires up-to-date biometric data (including blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and glucose) as well as height, weight, and waist measurements.
The assessment evaluates risk factors related to health habits, personal history, and lifestyle. Upon completion, it provides the user with a personalized report that highlights strengths, weaknesses, and risks and directs the user to information, tools, and programs to help them make improvements in their health and well-being.
The 2012 health assessment is available from January 1 to April 30.
Sun Safety
More than 2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most people get skin cancer from too much sun or from tanning beds. Protect yourself by avoiding tanning beds and using sunscreen. In addition, educate yourself. Learn how to detect skin cancers such as melanoma, the most serious –and potentially deadly – form of skin cancer.
Healthcare Advocacy
Being your own healthcare advocate is an important component of receiving the care you really need. WebMD recommends these ABCs of healthcare advocacy.
Work-Life Balance
Trying to balance the demands of work and other life commitments can be tough. WebMD provides information about juggling both.
Stress
WebMD covers a variety of topics to help you manage stress.
Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft can disrupt your life but it can also impact your health. This brochure, published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information and prevention strategies to help you keep your health coverage information safe.
Safety and Injury Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a wealth of safety and prevention information focusing on topics such as choking, dog bites, and poisoning, as well as boating, sports, and playground safety.
Health and Wellness for Kids
BAM! (Body And Mind™) is a CDC-sponsored website for kids age 9-13 that provides health and wellness information on a wide range of subjects including nutrition, physical activity, diseases, safety, and bullying.
Health screening recommendations
Health screenings for women
Health experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force provide recommendations regarding health screenings for women.
Health screenings for men
Health experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force provide recommendations regarding health screenings for men.
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