Make Sure To Get Your Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin beneficial for our immune system and works with calcium and Vitamin K to maintain healthy bones. But often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," it's also the only vitamin that requires actual sunlight to manufacture....
4 STEPS FOR PROPER BRUSHING TECHNIQUE
1. Get the right angle For the most effective brushing, tilt the brush at a 45-degree angle. 2. Get the motion down Gently move the toothbrush back and forth. Be careful not to be too rough! 3. Cover all surfaces Get inside, outside, top, bottom, and everywhere...
Flu Season & Lung Health Awareness Month
Flu season is here, as we reign in the fall and prepare for the winter, it is important to focus on ways in which we can keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Not only is October a time where we bring out the pumpkin spice everything, it is also...
Fuel Up Your Kids With the Good Stuff
Healthy breakfasts and lunches can help kids stay alert and productive during the busy school day. Meals filled with whole grains, protein, and fruit give kids the right balance to kick start their day and keep their energy up throughout the afternoon. Eating well...
Rethink Your Drink
Most of us eat and drink too many added sugars, which can lead to significant health problems. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. People who often drink sugary drinks are more likely to face health problems, such as weight gain,...
100 Ways To Add 2,000 Steps
Safety Tips
Let’s talk safety! At Ideal, our motto is safety brings us home. Safety, however, stretches beyond the workplace to everyday life events as well. May is building safety month and we want to encourage everyone to start building safety habits in your own homes. With...
Protecting Your Lungs
It’s easy to overlook the important job that our lungs perform and, until issues occur, we take for granted the simple act of breathing. Breathing feeds oxygen to every cell in the body and without sufficient oxygen, people are more prone to health issues. In fact, 8...
Money-Saving Discounts for HAP Members
With HAP Member Discounts, you get valuable savings on a variety of health and wellness-related activities and services. Participating businesses include running shops, chiropractors, yoga studios, various departments of Henry Ford Health, The Better Health Store,...
Activities to Help Reach Your Goals
Sometimes we have a goal in mind, are motivated, and ready to implement change but… don’t have any idea where to start. HAP’s My Health Assistant can help with this! Once you’ve set goals, your personalized My Health Assistant page will update with the tracking tools...