Family Matters- USFHP Blog

Diabetes Awareness

Posted by USFHP on Dec 22, 2021 2:15:00 PM

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Topics: US Family Health Plan, Diabetes

Childhood Diseases You Almost Forgot About

Posted by USFHP on Aug 12, 2021 12:24:54 PM

Photo by Yan Krukov 

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Topics: US Family Health Plan, Families, Back to school, Vaccinations, Vaccines

4 Tips to Help You Have Healthy Work Day

Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2018 1:00:00 PM

     Most of us realize that the ability to stay healthy at the office can be challenging at times.  From weathering the co-worker who brings their latest bout of flu to work with them, to piling on the pounds as you “wine & dine” clients, to making stressful deadlines and dealing with toxic co-workers, you feel lucky if you can just make it home alive at night. But somehow you do.

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Topics: US Family Health Plan, heart health, Cardio Health

5 Ways to Win the War on Closet Clutter this Fall

Posted by Kay Lucas on Sep 27, 2016 8:00:00 PM

Alas, the cool breeze of fall has arrived and the sultry summer days are gone. It’s time to pack up those shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses, and replace them with sweaters, fall suits and holiday attire. The process of decluttering a closet can be intimidating and time-consuming. Why? Because many of us tend to hold on to stuff too long.  This tendency can make the fall switcheroo that much more difficult.  

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Topics: TRICARE, stress, US Family Health Plan, TRICARE Prime, Clutter, Donating Clothes

5 Ways to Sleep the Pounds Off

Posted by Kay Lucas on Sep 20, 2016 8:00:00 PM

New research shows that watching your diet and working out are just two of the ways you can get or stay slim. You can now a third technique to the list -- a good night’s sleep. Did you know that if you sleep less than 7 hours per night you risk gaining more weight over time? A recent study showed that than those who get 7 hours or more sleep each night have a clear weight loss advantage. This means you can literally just snooze off the pounds. Yes, that’s right! You heard us! Your weight loss dreams have finally come true.  

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Topics: TRICARE, US Family Health Plan, weight loss, TRICARE Prime, good sleep