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February marks Heart Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps toward maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally, highlighting the importance of understanding how to care for our hearts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 695,000 people died from heart disease in 2021 in the United States which is 1 in every 5 deaths. * This month we will look at some important aspects of heart health, risk factors for heart disease, and tips for maintaining a healthy heart. Read more

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    • Heart Health Myths
    • Best Moves for Your Heart
    • Dietary Supplements
    • What is a Plant-Based Diet?
    • Lemon-Butter Halibut
  • Slow Down Racing Thoughts

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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  • Health from Head to Toe
  • Balancing Work, Life and Caregiving
  • Lunge into Health
  • STUDY: High Blood Pressure and Alcohol
  • Curb Nighttime Eating
  • Plastic Food Packaging

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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  • Everyday Relaxation Guide
  • Year-End Health Assessment
  • Online Pharmacies
  • The Art of Delegating

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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  • Mind Your Food Environment
  • November is Diabetes Month: Prediabetes Action Plan
  • Omega Fat Matters
  • Screen Time Assessment

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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  • How to Spot Health Misinformation
  • Strength Training for Beginners
  • National Depression Screening Day on October 5
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • What is Anemia?

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

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  • Protect Your Medical Identity
  • What Your Gut is Telling You
  • Productivity Checkup
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Stay Well Menu
  • What are migraine auras?

In each issue you will find information and inspiration to help you with your health and wellness goals.

The Internal Revenue Service released the annual maximum 2024 contribution limits for HSAs under high deductible health plans (HDHPs). For 2024, we will see the largest jump in recent years for contribution limits – mainly due to continued high inflation. The annual limit on HSA contributions for an individual will be $4,150 (up from $3,850 in 2023) and $8,300 for family coverage (up from $7,750 in 2023).  HSA “catch-up” contribution for participants 55 and older, can contribute an extra $1,000 to their HSA, which is the current amount in place for 2023.

Effective January 1, 2024 – Contribution Limits for Health Savings Accounts

Tax Year Individual Coverage Limit Family Coverage Limit
2024 $4,150 $8,300
2023 $3,850 $7,750
2022 $3,650 $7,300
At age 55, members are allowed to contribute an additional $1,000 

What is a HSA? It is a tax-advantaged account, paired with a high-deductible health insurance plan (HDHP), that allows you to save pre-tax dollars for future qualified medical expenses. You can invest the funds in the HSA account tax-free and grow your savings. You own the account, it travels with you if you change jobs, change your health plan, or retire.

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  • Noteworthy Medical Myths
  • Medication Interactions
  • Do you have a healthy relationship with social media?
  • What are Functional Foods?
  • Mental health self-care tips
  • Save a Life with CPR

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Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance that takes place in May. It’s a time to raise awareness of mental health issues facing our nation, be able to recognize warning signs, and encourage people to seek treatment if they need it. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since 1949, with the goal to erase the stigma around mental health and to provide support, awareness, and education on the topic.

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Month for 2023 is “Take Some Time to Look Around, Look Within” which encourages everyone–from individuals, families, employers, and policymakers to talk about this topic that touches all of us in one way or another.

Mental Health America (MHA) was founded in 1909 to help address the needs of those suffering from mental illness. Each year MHA releases a report on the state of mental health in America. In the 2023 report, studies show that in 2019-2020, 20.78% of adults were experiencing a mental illness – this is equal to over 50 million Americans. Along with the number of Americans suffering from depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse, there is a severe shortage of mental health providers. When people are desperate for help, having to wait weeks or months to be seen by a mental health professional can be a life-threatening situation. According to MHA, in the U.S., there are 350 individuals for every one mental health care professional.

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