Today, we at US Family Health Plan honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King embraced a vision of equal rights and justice for all. His leadership in the U.S. civil rights movement, changed our nation forever. He helped bring down towering walls of hatred. He conquered intolerance and inspired the creation of new laws recognizing human rights and equality. He helped construct strong, lasting bridges among diverse and divergent peoples. He ushered in an unprecedented age of unity and harmony, that until then, was unimaginable to most.
Topics: MLK, Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr., Honor
Tips for Happiness and Health in 2016 that Take 25 Minutes or Less
Now that the holidays are over, we all feel like we’re moving into high gear as we dive into a brand new year. There aren’t enough minutes in the day. But at US Family Health Plan, we believe nothing comes before your health, happiness and well-being. Here are five easy habits that you can fold in to your everyday routine that take 25 minute or less. Adopting these habits may just be what you need to power through 2016 like a champ!
Topics: Fitness, Mindfulness, Journaling, US Family Health Plan, happiness, Health
As cold weather finally starts to settle in for our region of the country, US Family Health Plan wants to share 5 simple and inexpensive tips to help you stay healthy and happy in January. Of course, this is no match for a long cruise in the Caribbean, but these 5 easy tips can help you stave off winter blues and unwanted sniffles without too much of a change in your daily routine.
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Think about it -- Times Square, the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, champagne toasts, old classic movies, midnight kisses, and endless parties. But after all the partying is over, reality sinks in and we enter the first month of a brand new year. What a difference a day makes!
Topics: Healthy Living, Water, Importance of Sleep, Fitness, Heatlhy Eating
A common focus of the holiday season is to share and celebrate family togetherness. Even extended families, normally separated from each other throughout the year, manage to somehow reconnect during the holidays. This is the spirit that defines the season. So for many military families, where a loved one may be absent due to military deployment, truly being able to enjoy season’s festivities may be more difficult.
Topics: Healthy Living, TRICARE, Military Families, stress, miltary separation, TRICARE Prime, Holidays