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Health & Wellness Resources
 
Independence Blue Cross Healthy Lifestyles: IBC offers a number of programs designed to educate and encourage healthy behavior through incentives and active participation.  
One of the criteria to help your school district qualify for premium discounts with Blue Cross is for staff to fill out a Personal Health Profile -- it's fast and easy! You'll get a customized report that identifies potential health risks and provides recommendations for lifestyle improvements -- it will also show how the award-winning Healthy Lifestyles programs can help you achieve your goals.    
 
Blue Cross Connections Health Management Program: Members with chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung or breathing problems, or heart conditions can learn how to improve their health and overall quality of life. In addition, this program supports members who are facing a significant medical decision as well as members who have everyday health concerns. 
 
SparkPeople: Named "Best Health Website" in 2006, 2007, and 2008 by Business Week.
 
The New York Times--Fitness and Nutrition: Check out the latest health news and great recipes
 
My Optum Health.com:  Optimizing health and wellbeing
 
The Mayo Clinic: More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.
 
 
My Pyramid: You can get a personalized eating plan that tells you how much food from each food group you should eat based on height, weight, gender, activity level. You can also track and analyze your diet and get various tips to make your diet healthier.

Eat Smart Move More NC: Get a variety of resources for healthy snacks, a physical activity plan, healthy recipes, and  sign up for enewsletters with tips and tools.

Fruits & Veggies More Matters - This site is great for anyone looking for recipes to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption. Recipes are also kid friendly, so great for families!


HealthierUS.gov: Great resources / general nutrition & physical activity tips/tools and links to other nationally recognized websites