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The first eligibility period for WOW! Rewards ends on March 31st.
For more information on Rolling Rewards and Instant Incentives, go to the WOW! Homepage.
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Dear Employee,
Welcome to the first edition of the MaineHealth WOW! Newsletter! We hope you will find it enjoyable and informational. We would love to hear your feedback at mainehealthwow@mmc.org!
-WOW! Staff
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WOW! News
Though the ground is still covered with snow, spring really is just around the corner. Celebrate the change of seasons-and National Nutrition Month-by taking a fresh approach to food.
- Learn more about the relationship between eating and emotions at the MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers Food & Mood class on April 12 (FMI, call 1-866-609-5183).
- Take advantage of nutrition counseling-up to three visits a year are covered for MaineHealth HMO participants.
- Attend Weight Watchers and receive an Instant Incentive rebate--up to $50 (FMI, visit www.mainehealth.org/wow).
- Shop on the periphery of the supermarket: most fruits, vegetables and dairy items are found in the outer aisles. Learn more at the Guiding Stars Hannaford Store Tour on March 8 (sponsored by the Healthy Living Club-register at hlc@mmc.org).
- For practical nutrition tips, see the 2007/2008 WOW! Calendar or visit www.eatright.org.
Want some food-oriented ideas to 'chew on'? Read March's Enlightened Living column (click on In Good Health at www.themaineswitch.com), courtesy of the MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers.
Enjoy your adventures in eating, and remember: think spring!
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National Nutrition Month 
March is National Nutrition Month, and a time to take inventory of our dietary habits.
For some people, eating can be a struggle. According to the American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org), "between 5 million and 10 million women, and 1 million boys and men struggle with eating disorders in the United States." Eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia and binge eating, can worsen with stress and eventually lead to serious health problems.
According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, a person with anorexia may
- Eat only 'safe' foods, usually those low in calories and fat
Have odd rituals, such as cutting food into small pieces
Spend more time playing with food than eating it
Cook meals for others without eating
Engage in compulsive exercising
Dress in layers to hide weight loss
Spend less time with family and friends, become more isolated, withdrawn and secretive.
A person with bulimia may
- Become very secretive about food, spend a lot of time thinking about and planning the next binge
Take repeated trips to the bathroom, particularly after eating
Steal food or hoard it in strange places
Engage in compulsive exercising.
If you suspect a friend or family member has an eating disorder, contact your health care provider. Another resource? The Life Balance Program at www.mainehealth.org/wow.
For classes relating to eating and mental health issues (sponsored by MaineHealth member Spring Harbor), call the MaineHealth Learning Resource Centers at 1-866-609-5183.
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 March Into May
March into May is a FREE, community based motivational program, designed to help participants "GET MORE OUT OF LIFE" by improving their health through increased physical activity.
March into May is a great way for people to get active, be healthy, and have fun doing it! The program has been successfully providing the tools and resources people need to set and achieve their physical activity goals since 1998.
MIM is based on the Stages of Change. This means we realize that your fitness levels and interests in being physically active are different than other peoples. Because the program considers your different wants and needs, it helps you start at a place that's right for you and then moves you forward from there. Plus you don't need any fancy gym equipment or special gadgets. You just do what you love to do. This means anyone can participate and be successful!
The 2008 program will start March 17 and wrap up May 23.
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