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Enjoy Healthy Teeth and Gums as You Age

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February 9, 2012

How many of your own natural teeth do you want to have when you are older? The quality of your oral health when you’re a senior citizen is influenced strongly by the care you gave your teeth as a child. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), kids with damaged teeth may experience a lifetime of tooth and gum problems.

It wasn’t that long ago that when people had a toothache, they had the tooth pulled. But advancements in dental care have changed dramatically our understanding of how regular dental care can make a difference in maintaining good oral health for life.

Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums

The process for enjoying great oral health is easy! The ADA provides these tips: View full article »

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Help Kids Enjoy Excellent Health with Preventive Care

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February 6, 2012

There is nothing like a child’s silly grin or hilarious laugh to make parents smile.

To ensure kids enjoy good health throughout their school-age years, parents need to take advantage of health screenings available through health clinics and physician offices. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of health care screenings by requiring most insurance plans to pay for preventive care evaluations.

National health experts have developed suggested guidelines for screening tests. However, some doctors and health insurance companies may have different frequency preferences. Prior to scheduling a recommended evaluation, parents should verify their insurance coverage. Here’s a list of health screening options for school-age kids under 20 years old: View full article »

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Encouraging Health Screenings for Younger Employees

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January 31, 2012

Results from national surveys often reinforce that employees want insurance benefits for themselves and their families. So the challenge for employers is identifying the best ways to educate employees on the value and components of their benefit plans.

But what if they’re single and just starting out? Younger employees often enjoy excellent health and may not understand why they need to take advantage of preventive health screenings available through their insurance plans. Often they are unaware that these tests may identify potential health concerns they could face in the future. If problems are detected, they can change their lifestyle habits at a younger age and possibly avoid more serious medical conditions when they’re older. View full article »

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Identifying Health Concerns Early: Preventive Care for Older Employees

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January 26, 2012

In the 1700s, American politician Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” His sage advice initially applied to fighting fires. But today it applies across the board, especially when it comes to maintaining good health.

Medical professionals have embraced Franklin’s philosophy, emphasizing the benefits of preventive health tests that often can identify signs of potential disease or other medical problems. And the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of healthcare screenings with its requirement that most insurance plans pay for preventive care.

As the American workforce ages, preventive care options are an important tool for early detection of possible health problems. But scheduling these important screenings often is dependent upon a referral from a physician’s office. View full article »

Tags: Bottomline Benefits, good health, health, health concerns, insurance, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PPACA, prescription medications, preventive care, wellness

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Employers Battle the Impact of Employee Obesity

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January 9, 2012

Obesity is considered a top factor in lost productivity at American businesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of American adults and one-sixth of children are overweight and considered obese. While this fact is startling, the following related statistics are overwhelming: View full article »

Tags: Bottomline Benefits, diabetes, disability, health, health care reform, heart disease, hypertension, medical costs, obese, obesity, oral cancer, overweight, stroke, wellness

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