We are here for you!
Posted on April 7, 2012
Are you a Health New England member? If you are a subscriber to one of our plans: HMO, PPO, Be Healthy or Medicare Plan…. you have a benefit to take advantage of that you may not know about.
Category Archives: Healthy Links
9 Sneaky Ways to Eat Less
Posted on April 5, 2012
1. Relax before you eat. Being stressed will make you feel like you need to eat quicker, said Melanson. One solution: Remember a vacation or time when you felt particularly relaxed. This tricks your mind into remembering the sounds, tastes, and feelings of being de-stressed.
Spring Weather is here!
Posted on March 16, 2012
We have had a mild winter and it may just turn into a HOT spring. The weather forecast is predicting sunshine and temps into the 60s and 70s with a chance of even 80 next week. You can’t get a better spring forecast than that!
How to be a Brainiac – Part Five (double whammy)
Posted on February 17, 2012
First – Don’t drown your sorrows at the bar! Did you know that vitamin deficiencies occur primarily when eating habits are abnormal?
How to be a Brainiac – Part Two
Posted on February 14, 2012
Feed your mind and the rest will follow! (That’s my homage to En Vogue and their song “Free Your Mind” from the 90’s – which is awesome, by the way.) Wow, it’s my first sentence and I digress already. This will be a long day for me, I can tell. I need to follow the advice […]
Its gonna Snow!…
Posted on February 10, 2012
I know snow is a four letter word to some of us! But it is predicted for Saturday. It is supposed to be a wet snow but not super heavy. Please remember to take care of your back while shoveling this weekend.
It’s Cold & Flu Season!
Posted on February 7, 2012
We have tools in our being health tool box that we can use to help us stay healthy as possible in this difficult season.
“Try Transit WeeK” September 26th – September 30th
Posted on September 22, 2011
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS ! One of the hidden benefits of riding the bus to work or school is meeting new people. Using public transit to get around town is a great way to reconnect with your community! Join Partners for a Healthier Community’s Live Well Springfield Initiative, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, City of […]
Be aware of what you’re eating:
Posted on August 18, 2011
Be aware of what you’re eating: you may think something is better for you, e.g. WeightWatchers® Golden Sponge Cake vs. Hostess Twinkies, but think again. Check out this website if you want to see what’s in your favorite snacks: www.foodfacts.com
Cooling foods:
Posted on July 1, 2011
Cooling foods: Some foods, known as “cooling foods” in traditional Chinese Medicine, can actually help decrease signs of heat in the body. Salads, for example, can have a tremendous cooling effect, so pick lettuces, cucumber, celery, and tomato. Fresh summer melons, such as cantaloupe and watermelon, have a high water content and also keep you […]