Decades ago, it was naturally assumed that as we grow older, we would lose our teeth by the time we became senior citizens. But this is no longer the case for today’s active, healthy seniors, who are retaining their natural, healthy smiles longer than ever before. A healthy smile makes you feel more confident and…
When the weather outside is cold and brisk, use this time wisely by taking care of yourself and slowing down your busy schedule. Here are some tips on staying healthy during the cold winter months: Get restful sleep If you’re feeling stressed, get more sleep. This will help you regain your energy, allowing you to…
It’s that time of year again – the cold and flu season. The peak of the cold and flu season is approaching, and it usually falls in January or February. Here are some AmeriPlan tips to keep those cumbersome germs at bay and to stay healthy when it seems everyone around you is coughing, wheezing…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re not alone. Twenty-six million Americans, including both children and adults, are living each day with diabetes. Another 1.9 million adults will find out each year that they have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. If you don’t have health insurance and can’t afford to purchase a…
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time if you’ve recently lost a loved one or if you are feeling sad and lonely while everyone around you seems to be enjoying the festive season. Sadness during the holidays, sometimes called the holiday blues, can be caused by many different reasons, including the following: • Stress…
Shoppers on Black Friday may enjoy the thrill of the hunt for the perfect holiday bargains, a kickoff to the gift-giving season, but for many people, the holidays are a stressful time. Here are some survival strategies on how to manage stress during the holidays: Go for a walk. Some people suffer from seasonal affective…
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks while overindulging in turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, along with all the traditional holiday meal favorites we’ve grown to love since childhood. Don’t use the holiday as an excuse to gain weight. You’ll pay for it later on when you try to take off the…
The holiday season has arrived, a time of celebration with food, family and friends. But the holidays also can become a challenging time for both our emotional and physical health. Here are some tips from AmeriPlan on how to stay healthy during the holidays: Eat healthy. While many people gain anywhere from 5-10 pounds during…
If you’re not one of the more than 25 million Americans who are living with diabetes, you could be one of the more than 79 million Americans who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes but may not know it. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) wants…
If you don’t have access to low cost dental care, one of the best ways to maintain a healthy smile is to develop daily habits on taking care of your teeth with AmeriPlan Dental. While regular dental visits are important, so are the daily flossing and brushing habits that help you maintain clean teeth and…