Engineering Good Health
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You can find helpful information about your benefits, wellness tips and reminders, and the latest wellness and health news from around the internet.
We hope this information will help you better understand and use your benefits and improve your health.
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December 02, 2019
4 in 5 Adolescents Worldwide Don't Exercise Enough
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Researchers analyzed data gathered between 2001 and 2016 from 1.6 million students, aged 11 to 17, in 146 countries. They found that 81% of them did not meet World Health Organization recommendations for an hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day.
December 02, 2019
E-cigarettes take toll on heart health
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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Oral Presentations Mo3106, Sa3199
December 02, 2019
Cleaner Teeth, Healthier Heart?
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People who brushed their teeth three or more times a day had a lower risk of afib and a lower risk of heart failure, a new study finds.
November 07, 2019
Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression
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Getting more exercise could help ward off depression, even if you have a genetic risk for it, new research shows.
November 07, 2019
Never exercised in your life? It’s not too late to start — and benefit.
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Recent research shows improvements in mortality and in strengthening the heart and muscle.
November 07, 2019
5 simple strategies for healthier holidays
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American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good™ movement offers simple tips for self-care this season
October 01, 2019
A Positive Outlook May Be Good for Your Heart
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People who were optimists tended to have better heart health and live longer.
October 01, 2019
A primer on whole grains: What they are, why they’re important and how to find them
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Adults should consume three servings of whole grains a day. But according to the CDC we’re falling short of that mark.
October 01, 2019
How Pushups Can Help Men's Hearts
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A recent study, of men and pushups, strengthens the case that muscle-building promotes heart health. "Even if you can only do a little exercise, you get tremendous benefits," a fitness expert says.
September 05, 2019
Study: Yoga as Good as Physical Therapy for Back Pain
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Yoga is as good as physical therapy in reducing chronic low back pain, the most common pain problem in the United States, new research shows.
September 05, 2019
Midlife Diabetes Can Raise Your Stroke Chances Later
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People who had type 2 diabetes in their 40s or 50s had a 30% greater chance of a stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers said.
September 05, 2019
Diabetes Raises Heart Failure Risk More in Women
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Diabetes brings with it a variety of long-term complications, but at least one of those -- heart failure -- is a bigger threat to women than men, new research suggests.
August 07, 2019
More Evidence Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Dementia Risk
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August 07, 2019
What to Know About Getting a Mammogram
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Getting regular mammograms can help women find breast cancer early. Whether this is your first screening or your 10th, knowing what to expect can help you navigate the process more smoothly.
August 07, 2019
American Cancer Society Sets Goal to Reduce US Cancer Death Rates 40% by 2035
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If people didn’t smoke, ate less meat and more fruits and vegetables, exercised more, and followed cancer screening guidelines, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates its new challenge goal of reducing cancer death rates by 40% by 2035 could be achieved.
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As an Active Member, what is our Medical Coverage?
The Health and Benefit Trust Fund offers medical benefits to active eligible participants. Medical benefits include coverage for preventive care, doctor visits, hospital stays and other medical services. The Health and Benefit Trust Fund shares most of the cost of medical services when you visit in-network providers, meaning you pay less out-of-pocket for your health care. The Medical Plan is administered by Empire BlueCross BlueShield. For more information, go to the Medical Benefits page.