Wellness
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Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
Are You Ready for the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP)?
Know your dates AEP runs October 15th through December 7th. During AEP, you can shop for a new plan, switch your Medicare Advantage plan, change from Original Medicare to a...
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Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover more about the connection between your mind, body and staying fit.
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- Staying Healthy
Using Opioids Safely
Opioids are an effective medication prescribed to ease pain. But it’s important to take them safely. Taking too much opioid medication, taking it too long, or not taking it the...
- Nutrition
- Seasonal Health
Tips for eating healthy during the holidays
With the holiday season comes festive celebrations almost always involving food. Lots of food. You don’t need to deprive yourself of delicious food. Eating healthy during the holidays is a...
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- Seasonal Health
How the Fall Time Change can Impact Your Health
When we turn the clocks back in the fall, daylight saving time ends, and we return to standard time. While “falling back” at 2 a.m. and gaining an hour of...
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- Staying Healthy
What to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, judgment, problem-solving, language and behavior. It is a progressive disorder, meaning that symptoms worsen over time. One in nine people...
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- Nutrition
Quick Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Spanish Rice
Ingredients 4 Servings Beans and Rice 16 oz. canned, fat-free, no-salt-added black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 cup brown rice (cooked to package instructions) Quick Chicken Fajitas non-stick Cooking spray 1...
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Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
- Plan Information
Are You Ready for the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP)?
Know your dates AEP runs October 15th through December 7th. During AEP, you can shop for a new plan, switch your Medicare Advantage plan, change from Original Medicare to a...
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- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health
Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover more about the connection between your mind, body and staying fit.
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- Nutrition
Vietnamese Marinated Grilled Chicken with Corn-and-Avocado Salad
Vietnamese marinades feature many flavors, including sweet, sour, salty, and hot. In this recipe, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes are used to create a delicious, tangy...
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- Nutrition
Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber
A terrific vegetable side dish (or main dish for a meatless meal) that goes well with just about any main dish you are serving. Ingredients 4 Servings 15.5 oz canned...
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