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Welcome to our March Newsletter and the beginnings of spring!
Wendy Gammons, MIIA Wellness/Health Promotion Manager
Though March can bring a "mixed bag" of weather, Well Aware has only great things to share with you. We hope you get involved and take advantage of our awesome programs and services.
Calling all SUCCESS STORIES! We love hearing about your health improvements and success stories. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to share your story in an upcoming newsletter. Get inspired when you read Cheryl Gallagher's story! She feels her best ever at age 47, lost 50 pounds, and no longer takes any prescription medications.
Everyone is concerned about the Coronavirus. Take our Coronavirus Challenge to learn the facts. We also conclude our 2-part series on stents, provide a Fun and Happy Gut program to improve overall health, look at ways to save $ on groceries, and much more below. Take care.
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Program of the Month
Happy Gut, Happy Life!
7-day self-directed activity starts March 16 and ends March 22, 2020
Probiotics or "good bacteria" are critical to overall health and longevity. It's time to add "feeding your gut" as an important part of your overall health regime to boost your immune system, maintain better weight control, improve heart health, lower blood sugar and risk of diabetes and enhance brain health. Plus earn cool prizes.
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The Wellbeing Smorgasbord Challenge!
Complete at least 7/12 monthly self-directed activities and earn a $75 Amazon gift card!
Find the activities in each Monthly Newsletter like Happy Gut, Happy Life. We offer a smorgasbord of exercise, diet and other wellbeing activities. Each program includes educational information, tips and strategies. Only MIIA/Blue Cross health insurance subscribers are eligible for the $75 Amazon gift card.
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Success Story Corner
Holistic Approach to Health Provides Many Benefits
Cheryl Gallaugher, a special education teacher with the Nashoba Regional School District, began a fitness and healthy living journey several years ago that has led her to not only better health (she lost 50 pounds) but opened the door to new activities and experiences.
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Six Things Employees Need to Know About Stents (Part 2)
Al Lewis, Founder Quizzify, MIIA Health Care Consultant
Part 1 presented the first three things to know and Part 2 has the remaining three. A stent is a little tube inserted into a blood vessel, to unclog it. Roughly 1.8 million are implanted in the U.S. every year. Are we so ill-evolved that without stents our arteries would remain clogged and many of us would die? Learn what you need to know before getting a stent implanted.
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Italian Red Pesto with
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula (Winter Pesto)
Giorgia Fontana (Italy)
This is my grandmother's version of a classical Sicilian red pesto. The real protagonists of this recipe are sun-dried tomatoes, a wonderful ingredient that is really popular in southern Italy. Moreover, this pesto calls for arugula instead of basil and a lot of delicious almonds. I'm sure you will love it!
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Get Fit
Boost Heart Health with Physical Activity
There are many ways to boost your quality of life. But one, in particular, is REALLY good at it! Read this Fitbit Health Solutions primer to learn how moving more can make you and your heart happier and healthier!
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Financial Wellness
6 Strategies to Save Money on Groceries (+ How to Find $2,275 In Your Garbage!)
Belinda Rosenblum, CPA and Money Strategist
If you often find that the "mental math" of how much you think you should have in your bank account at the end of the month is $200- $400+ different, how much you spend on groceries is likely the culprit. Check out ways to save.
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Quizzify
2 Reasons to Take the Coronavirus Knowledge Challenge
First, as Churchill said, a lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its pants on. The facemasks flying off the shelves attests to that. Second, it's important to find the sweet spot between hysteria and complacency. Take our March Quizzify Quiz!
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