Kaiser Permanente thrive » smoking http://thrivewithkp.org Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Using online resources to manage your health is a reality for many… http://thrivewithkp.org/state-of-health/using-online-resources-to-get-better-medical-care-is-a-reality-for-many/ http://thrivewithkp.org/state-of-health/using-online-resources-to-get-better-medical-care-is-a-reality-for-many/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:25:38 +0000 admin10kavesian http://thrivewithkp.org/?p=449

Would you like to access your health records from home, e-mail your doctor, order prescriptions and better manage your health online?

You can with My health manager. An online program available to members.  In fact, more than 3 million Kaiser Permanente members are already taking advantage of this unique application.

In addition [...]]]> Using online resources to manage your health is a reality for many...Would you like to access your health records from home, e-mail your doctor, order prescriptions and better manage your health online?

You can with My health manager. An online program available to members.  In fact, more than 3 million Kaiser Permanente members are already taking advantage of this unique application.

In addition to the existing health tools on weight management, pain management, and  smoking cessation that are a part of My health manager, Kaiser Permanente recently introduced online healthy lifestyle programs for diabetes, depression, insomnia, and back pain to the site, and more.

See how members are using My health manager to improve their health.

]]> http://thrivewithkp.org/state-of-health/using-online-resources-to-get-better-medical-care-is-a-reality-for-many/feed/ 0 Control your cholesterol: Five simple steps http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/control-your-cholesterol-five-simple-steps/ http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/control-your-cholesterol-five-simple-steps/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:12:05 +0000 admin10kavesian http://thrivewithkp.org/?p=74

Do you know your numbers for HDL, LDL, and triglycerides? If you do … find out with this chart to see if your cholesterol levels are too high. You can lower your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides by using these methods:

Eat a heart-healthy diet Lose weight (if you're overweight) Be physically active Stop smoking Take [...]]]> Control your cholesterol: Five simple stepsDo you know your numbers for HDL, LDL, and triglycerides? If you do … find out with this chart to see if your cholesterol levels are too high. You can lower your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides by using these methods:

  • Eat a heart-healthy diet
  • Lose weight (if you're overweight)
  • Be physically active
  • Stop smoking
  • Take cholesterol-lowering medications

Take control. Know your risk factors.

]]> http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/control-your-cholesterol-five-simple-steps/feed/ 0 Stop smoking already! http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/stop-smoking-already/ http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/stop-smoking-already/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:08:32 +0000 admin10kavesian http://thrivewithkp.org/?p=65

The bad news: Smoking causes more deaths from heart disease than it does from cancer. If you continue to smoke (even as little as one cigarette a day), you are dramatically increasing the risk of having a heart attack.

The good news: As soon as you quit, your risk [...]]]> Stop smoking already!The bad news: Smoking causes more deaths from heart disease than it does from cancer. If you continue to smoke (even as little as one cigarette a day), you are dramatically increasing the risk of having a heart attack.

The good news: As soon as you quit, your risk begins to decrease.

Let us help you quit smoking.

]]> http://thrivewithkp.org/exercise-fitness/stop-smoking-already/feed/ 0