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Healthy Living

Our Healthy Living blog features a selection of articles that can help you understand health insurance, lower your healthcare costs, and get the most out of your health benefits.
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African American man holding a coffee cup schedules a colonoscopy on his laptop

Colorectal cancer screenings: A colonoscopy could save your life

Is it time for your screening? A colonoscopy could save your life.
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Smiling woman in cafe ready to quit smoking breaks a cigarette in half

How to quit smoking: 5 tips to help you resist tobacco cravings

Ready to quit tobacco? Kick the habit for good.
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Woman in grey cardigan discusses cervical cancer screening with health care provider

Cervical cancer screenings: Early detection may lead to successful treatment

Is it time for your screening? Take steps to prevent cervical cancer.
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Man and health care provider discuss prostate cancer screening in medical clinic

Prostate cancer screening for men: Should you get a PSA test?

Consider the potential risks and benefits of the PSA test.
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Mammogram technologist prepares woman in medical gown for breast cancer screening

Breast cancer screenings for women: A guide to mammograms

Treatment is more likely to be successful the sooner cancer is found.
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Open palm holds dark blue ribbon used to raise awareness of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer screening tests: Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard

Ask your doctor about what colorectal cancer screening test is right for you.
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Mom applies sunscreen to young daughter’s face on day at the beach

Tips to reduce your risk of melanoma and protect your skin

Everyone should use sunscreen, even on cloudy days.
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