Elevate Your Health Colorado: Your Health Information Resource
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March 2010
Feel good now:
tips for prevention and wellness
You know the building blocks for optimal health:
- balanced diet
- regular exercise
- routine visits with your health care providers
The trick is making those healthy habits part of your regular routine. Our experts suggest how.
Health tools
Monitor your workouts
To get the most aerobic benefit from your workouts, find out your target heart rate, which is based on your age, resting heart rate and activity level.
Podcasts and videos
Download “A Meditation To Help You With A Healthy Heart” and feel the stress leave your body. This audio file includes guided imagery and affirmations.
Did you know?
Some heart disease risks are avoidable and others are not. Two unavoidable risks include age and a family history of heart disease.
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Assess your health
Find out your risk for heart disease by using this calculator. Once you know your risk, you can devise a plan to improve your health.
Health encyclopedia
For the information you need on nearly any health topic, browse our health encyclopedia.
The right coverage
Find a health plan that fits your needs, and learn about the added services Kaiser Permanente members enjoy. If you've lost your health insurance coverage, find out how you can continue your coverage to maintain a healthy outlook.