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The program engages the brain’s natural plasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself) to improve basic brain function.

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NCQA Wellness & Health Promotion Accreditation standards are purposely set high to encourage wellness and health promotion organizations to continually enhance their quality measures. No other comparable evaluation exists for wellness and health promotion programs.

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“Losing weight is harder than quitting smoking. People don’t have to smoke to live. People have to eat to live,” she said.

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“Changing our lifestyles to live healthier lives is a big step for anyone,” said Janet McConnell, director of brand strategy and new media for BlueCross. “We can all take little steps and make small changes to improve our own health and as a result, the health of Tennessee.”

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A headline on Life and Health News this morning caught my eye. It read, “Who will Lead? It referred, of course, to the void left in the Senate by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. The article pointed out that Kennedy’s death could affect the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee as well as of [...]

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Health Plan Members Receive Incentive to Work Out

by Martin Trussell on October 7, 2008

in Health

Here’s an idea worth noting — a health plan that is actually helping its member stay healthy.
The Minnetonka, Minn. – based Medica has announced that effective immediately, more than 16,500 Medica MinnesotaCare members are eligible for a program whereby those who participate in a Fit Choices program will get a $20 monthly membership [...]

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Pay Me to Stay Healthy

by Martin Trussell on November 27, 2007

in HSAs, Health, Health Savings Accounts

An interesting story showed up recently on the web page of an Omaha TV news station, KETV. The story noted that there is a bill, now in the Ways and Means Committee, that would allow people to set aside money in their health savings accounts (HSAs) or flexible savings accounts (FSAs) to use toward [...]

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