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Cervical cancer is a lot less common than it used to be. That’s because Pap tests — the tests used to screen for cancer of the cervix — help doctors find cervical cancer in the early stages, when it’s easier to treat.

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Colorectal cancer screenings save lives

Making time for regular colorectal cancer screenings is an important part of protecting your health and peace of mind.

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Simple Steps to Reduce your Cancer Risk

Cancer affects people of all different ages and backgrounds. Sometimes it can’t be avoided, but you can still take action to protect your health. By making healthy choices and having regular preventive screenings, you’re doing what you can to stay a step ahead of cancer.

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Avoid Dental Injuries During Summer Sports

Summer is the time for enjoying the great outdoors. However, some popular summer sports – such as swimming and softball – can expose your teeth to danger. Here are several seasonal activities that could lead to dental injuries and ways to keep your smile safe:

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Exercise Safely in the Sun

With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy all of the benefits of exercising outdoors without sacrificing your skin, health or athletic prowess.

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Weight Management

What Does a Healthy Weight Mean to You?

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Employee Assistance Benefits with Lyra Health

We’re excited to announce a new mental health and employee assistance benefit administered by Lyra Health.

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LiveHealth Online Tobacco Free Program

It’s never too late to quit tobacco. Quitting tobacco improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.

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10 Tips For Building Healthier Meals

Eating healthy isn’t hard, and making healthier meals only means making small adjustments to how you shop and prepare food. To get you started, check out these ten tips.

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Brush Up on Dental Hygiene

Smiths Group offers dental coverage through Delta Dental. There are two plans to choose from – Enhanced Dental Plan and Basic Dental Plan – both provide preventive care for members at 100%.

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Anthem’s LiveHealth Online (LHO)

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Blinded by the Night

Three Ways to Stay Safe When Driving at Night

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Is it a Cold or the Flu?

It’s hard to tell the difference. So use the chart below to figure out what’s making you sick.

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Skip the wait

See a health care provider in minutes with LiveHealth Online

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Make Time for Exercise

Getting Fit May Be Easier Than You Think. First, make time for exercise.

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that they could be getting better sleep.1 Inadequate sleep can cause impaired memory and thought processes, depression, increased perception of pain and decreased immune response.2 Sleep also seems to affect weight, as your body responds […]

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High Cholesterol

Healthy Cholesterol is a Key to a Healthy Heart.

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Find Lower-Cost Rx Options with CVS Caremark

Use the Check Drug Cost tool from CVS Caremark® to find money-saving alternatives to your prescription drugs.