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Wellness Starts Within

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We all understand the importance of physical health. But being well doesn’t start there.

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Preventive care

Through the end of the year, we’ll focus on the power of preventive care. You’ll learn how screenings, check-ups, shots and counseling can help prevent health problems. We’ll share tips and resources for the entire family. 

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Wellness is a journey

You can count on American Health Network (AHN) to care for your pain, illnesses, bumps, bruises and any other physical ailments you may have.

However, as we understand and learn more about the powerful connection between the mind and body, we know that caring for your physical health is just one part of your wellness journey. Wellness truly starts within each of us.

With this in mind, we’ve launched a holistic, educational effort called Wellness Starts Within. This year, we focus on four different themes — managing mental health, creating healthy habits, perfecting preventive care and examining health insurance benefits.

We'll share helpful information as well as quick tips to improve your daily life. We'll also tell you about resources where you can learn more and get support for every member of your family — from children to seniors.

Even small, positive changes can make a big difference over time. But where should you begin? It all starts with one simple conversation with the person who will always put your well-being first — your AHN provider.

You don’t need to go it alone. Let us help. 

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Health and wellness resources

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Tips to stop the spread of flu germs

Help keep you and your loved ones healthy.

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Falls are more common than we think

Learn facts, and tips that may help limit falls.

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Staying healthy when working from home

Master the art of working independently — and dialing down stress. 

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Additional health and wellness resources

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These habits can help pave the way to better health

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Be grateful

Setting small, manageable goals can be a huge first step. Meeting goals, no matter how small, makes you aware of your strengths, which you can use to overcome obstacles and provide solutions to problems.

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Be nutritious

Try cooking at home more! People who frequently cook dinner at home consume fewer calories than those who cook less, and eating healthier reduces risk of depression by 30%.

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Be social

Stay connected with friends and family. Having just three social ties may lower a person’s chance of early death by more than 200%.

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Be optimistic

Make an effort to appreciate each cloud’s silver lining. Not only does this improve your mental well-being, but people with more positive reactions have lower blood pressure, on average.

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Be grateful, still, informed, well-rested, social, optimistic, nutritious, active

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Be well-rested

Try to get 7–8 hours of sleep every night. Most experts agree that getting enough high-quality sleep may be as important to health and well-being as nutrition and exercise.

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Be active

Speaking of exercise, stay active! Exercising moderately (like a brisk walk) just 30 minutes a day, three times a week, has proven to reduce anxiety and depression.

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Be informed

Keeping your mind sharp and strong is a great way to stay engaged and confident. Plus, staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Be still

Take time to unwind and find a quiet place. Meditation, guided imagery, deep-breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation (tensing, then releasing muscles) can ease worries and racing thoughts.

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Better starts with a conversation

Start the conversation with the person who will always put your well-being first: Your AHN provider.