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Self-Management Tools

Managing Your Health and Wellness

We offer interactive tools that can help you manage your health. Find a health topic that interests you and explore available resources. You can enter your own information to receive results and resources tailored just for you!

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Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Body mass index (BMI) is a number based on your height and weight that tells you if you're in a healthy weight category (underweight, normal, overweight or obese). BMI does not measure your body fat or directly diagnose your health, but it can help identify potential health risks.

Learn more with the following tools:

 

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight involves key habits: healthy eating, regular physical activity, enough sleep and managing stress.

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Smoking and Tobacco Recovery

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco products all harm your body and contribute to health problems like high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes complications and heart and lung disease.

Quitting smoking is challenging but still possible. Here are some free resources to help you get started:

Physical Activity

Regular exercise can improve your health and well-being. Being physically active can help you lose weight, get stronger and improve your outlook on life. It also has many health benefits, including lowering your blood pressure and managing stress. These resources can help you find the amount and type of exercise that works for you:

Exercise Activity Calculator

How much physical activity do adults need?

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Healthy Eating

Your body gets energy from the food you eat, measured in units called calories. The basic building blocks of all foods include carbohydrates (carbs), proteins and fats. To eat healthy, choose a variety of foods that include all these. Think fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and lean protein sources like meat, beans or nuts.

foods that are healthy fats, carbs, and proteins

Visit these resources for more ideas for healthy eating:

Nutrition and Activity Quiz

Calorie Counter

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Stress Management

Everyone experiences stress. There are many causes of stress, including work, family issues, chronic illness and more. Too much stress can lead to health and behavioral issues including headaches, drastic weight changes, or anxiety and panic attacks.

These free tools can help you learn more about sources of stress and their potential impact on your life. If you are struggling with your mental health, talk to your doctor for additional support and resources.

Anxiety Test

Coping with Stress

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that affects how you feel, think and handle daily activities. The first step in getting the right treatment is visiting your doctor. If you receive a depression diagnosis, you and your doctor can discuss treatment options, including medications and therapy.

These resources can also help you learn more about depression symptoms:

Depression Test

Mental Health Screenings

Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety

Alcohol Consumption

Drinking alcohol can be safe in moderation, but drinking too much can harm your health.

At-risk or heavy drinking is defined as:

• More than 5 drinks on any day or more than 15 per week for men
• More than 4 drinks on any day or more than 8 per week for women

At-risk or heavy drinking can cause serious health problems and complications, including chronic diseases, cancer and alcohol-use disorder. Those under the age of 21 should not be drinking alcohol at all.

If you have concerns about your drinking, there are resources to help. Here are some places to learn more.

Check Your Drinking

Alcohol Use and Your Health

Online Learning

Our online learning tools are another great way to learn more about your health and wellness.

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The content on this page is for information purposes only and should not replace the advice from your health care providers. 

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