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Four Reasons To Have A Primary Doctor

Just like a car needs the occasional tune-up or a cell phone needs an update, so does your body! Primary doctors provide routine health care and are resourceful for those unexpected sick days. Although there are many, four reasons for having a primary doctor are listed below:   Save time and money! A trip to [...]

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Health Motivation: The importance of a Support Group

In your health journey, it’s not always easy to keep yourself motivated.  You may have a hard time getting out the house to walk down the same street, in the same neighborhood, with the same dog that barks at you when you pass it. We totally get it! To keep things from being repetitive and [...]

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11 Little Things You Can Do To Boost Your Mood

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad day.  The kind of day when the wrong Taylor got your drink at Starbucks, or your boss handed you an assignment just before you were leaving… for vacation. You raised your hand right?  We’ve all experienced moments like these where our mood needs a little boost. [...]

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14-Day Self-Care Challenge!

Taking care of yourself is a big deal! Follow our fun 14-day challenge focusing on physical, mental, social, and practical self care. Post pictures of your journey on social media using #HealthNet14daychallenge! Day 1: Let’s start detoxifying your body! Before you start your day, make a lemon water detox drink! All you need is to [...]

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International Plain Language Day!

Did you know October 13th is International Plain Language Day?  Plain language – or everyday living room language – is communication your audience understands the first time they read or hear it.  They don’t have to go back and try to define words they don’t understand.  Plain language helps you to: find what you need [...]

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Habits for a Healthy Heart!

February has been designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., with approximately 800,000 deaths annually. There are many simple things you can do to improve your heart and your health. Check out the information below for habits for a [...]

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Supporting Breastfeeding Families

We just celebrated Breastfeeding Awareness Month.  This seems like a good time to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding and how HealthNet supports breastfeeding families. One of the best ways a mother can protect the health of her baby is to breastfeed.  Babies who are fed nothing but breastmilk from birth through the first 6 [...]

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Health Benefits of Walking

Have you heard the saying, “it’s the little things?”  In the case of walking, it really is! The American Heart Association tells us that walking just 30 minutes a day can help you lose weight, improve your mental health, and lower your risk for some diseases and cancers. Starting a new habit or routine can [...]

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Happy National Nutrition Month!

There is no better time to get rid of your unhealthy eating habits than March, which is National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme, “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle” starts at the time when many New Year’s resolutions start to fail.  National Nutrition Month is a great reminder to try and eat a wholesome diet and [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions – Healthy Eating

It’s officially 2015!  After the holidays and all of the goodies and sweets we have eaten, it is normal for us to set New Year’s Resolutions which, for the majority of us, means making goals for weight loss or other issues. Our society is becoming so fast paced that we want things to be taken [...]

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