Dear HCCUA Members:
Summer is in full effect! Many people like to take summer trips and participate in fun activities with their kids to make each summer memorable, but ideas on what to do can be helpful. There is no need to break the bank, the key is being prepared and planning ahead. By skimming through all the places Entertainment offers discounts, you are sure to plan a fun day full of savings.
Continue reading “August 2022 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Diabetes has been cited as the most challenging health problem in the 21st century. Over 25 million people in the United States have diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes speed up the aging of our bodies and accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, or cardiovascular disease. In fact, diabetes doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Continue reading “April 2022 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Have you ever wondered what causes childhood stress? As an adult it can be hard to imagine a child suffering from stress. Unfortunately, studies show that 10 – 20 % of school aged children experience anxiety which could potentially lead to chronic stress.
Continue reading “March 2022 Monthly Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Love is the answer! Research suggests that people who experience being loved are more likely to have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, have a greater resistance to the common cold, recover faster after illness and injury, and decreased anxiety and depression.
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Despite our continuous awareness that smoking tobacco is damaging to our health more than 40 million Americans are cigarette smokers. Smoking cigarettes is known to cause damage to every organ in your body, and smoking-related illnesses are responsible for one out of every five deaths in the United States.
Continue reading “December 2021 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Multiple studies have shown that being a pet owner can dramatically help improve your health. After all, pets can provide us with many therapeutic benefits.
First, research shows that pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression compared to those without pets. Second, people with pets show signs of lower blood pressure in stressful situations. Next, playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine that work to calm and relax the brain. Fourth, pet owners have lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels than those without pets. Fifth, pets aid development in children, especially emotionally. Sixth, pet owners over the age of 65 make 30% fewer visits to their doctors. Lastly, pets can increase your daily exercise creating the need for frequent walks or jogs.
Continue reading “May 2021 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Happy New Year! Here at HCCUA, our goal is to improve services, keep our members happy and up to date with products we offer, plus have a better understanding of the quality of benefits available as a member.
Continue reading “January 2021 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Life has a funny way of taking over and most of the time we put ourselves last. Millions of adults are leading unhealthy lifestyles. Even though we are living in an age of amazing medical advancements such as treatments and drugs that can keep you alive longer than before, too many people ignore the importance of leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It is time you put yourself first.
Continue reading “October 2020 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
With all the uncertainties going on Nationwide with Coronavirus, it is vital we do not ignore other health issues due to fear of going to hospital or visiting your doctor. Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States and numbers continue to rise.
Continue reading “May 2020 Newsletter” Dear HCCUA Members:
Summer is in full effect! Many people like to take summer trips and participate in fun activities with their kids to make each summer memorable, but ideas on what to do can be helpful. There is no need to break the bank, the key is being prepared and planning ahead. By skimming through all the places Entertainment offers discounts, you are sure to plan a fun day full of savings.
Continue reading “August 2019 Newsletter”