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Health Literacy: A positive approach to health care   

The mega-popularity of the TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz - one of North America's most beloved and trusted health-care advisors - suggests that we have a desire and a need to learn more about health. It may be tips about weight loss, how to reduce your blood pressure or the latest and greatest naturopathic remedies that interest you about his show.

 

Ultimately, though, we all watch for the same reason and all want the same thing - to be healthy.

 

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Seven Strategies for Improving Your Health Literacy  

Your health literacy - or how well you understand, process and follow health information you receive - can impact your health. In fact, studies suggest that if your health literacy is poor you're more likely to skip important screening tests, manage a chronic condition less effectively, and enter the health-care system sicker than someone who is health literate.   

 

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January 2013
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Become Smoke-Free 

 

Your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) can help you solve all kinds of challenges, including the most
difficult ones like quitting smoking.  

 

Our Online Smoking Cessation Program can help you:

  • Intercept your smoking triggers
  • Change how you think and behave
  • Prevent relapse
  • Build social support networks
  • Deal with stress and other obstacles that may affect your progress 

Call 1 866-833-7690 or use Online Access to request your Online Smoking Cessation Program 

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Easing Financial Pressures after the Holiday Season

 

The excess of the holiday season - the parties, the food, the shopping - has finally ended. It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet January brings.

While you may be tempted to ignore this financial holiday hangover, there are several steps you can take to ease the financial pressure and ensure the rest of the year is filled with fiscal comfort and joy.

 

Click here for practical advice to help you manage your holiday debt and use Online Access to book a Financial Planning Consultation with one of our experts. 

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