Healthy Living

Summer 2024

Study: Dental visits as important as annual physicals

New Delta Dental report shows most adults value dental checkups as much as yearly exams.

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Summer 2024

Boost your energy and health with nutritional therapy!

Starting Oct. 1, access nutritional therapy and Mighty Health to transform your overall well-being.

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Summer 2024

Summer Squash Panzanella

Treat friends and family to a delicious lemony squash panzanella, a perfect dish for a warm summer evening.

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Summer 2024

Slather on the sunscreen. Your summer skin will thank you!

Get tips to keep you skin safe, healthy and protected to enjoy every sunny moment with peace of mind.

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Fall 2023

Choose prevention, and enjoy more woohoos!

Preventive care empowers you to do more of what you love. Schedule your preventive services today — they’re free with your Moda Health plan!

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Fall 2023

Get extra dental benefits

See if you qualify for the Health through Oral Wellness program, and get more out of your dental benefits.

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Fall 2023

Lemon-Dill Chicken Meatball Soup

Looking for a new fall favorite? As the weather drops, nothing warms the soul like a healthy and hearty bowl of soup.

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Fall 2019

How gum disease affects your overall health

Learn why doctors and dentists are working together to bridge the dental divide.

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Fall 2019

Mouth-watering recipe: Vegetarian pumpkin chili

This perfect-for-fall recipe is packed with pumpkin, which is a good source of two antioxidants — vitamins A and C — that help fight off infection and protect your smile.

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Summer 2019

5 secrets to whole-body wellness

Learn how summer activities and healthy choices can improve your fitness and smile.

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Summer 2019

BBQ tips for healthy smiles

Backyard BBQ’s are fun, but they can take a toll on your teeth. Try these simple tips so you can keep smiling well into the future.

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Spring 2019

5 ways to go green with your dental routine

Making simple changes to your oral health habits can help maintain a healthy environment.

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Spring 2019

Reduce your risk of unused medications on April 27

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers locations to drop off your expired meds.

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Winter 2018-19

Change bad habits in 2019

Make any unwanted routine in your life a thing of the past.

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Winter 2018-19

Feel better by taking your antidepressants as prescribed

Tips and tricks on how to be successful with starting and continuing on an antidepressant.

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Fall 2018

Mammograms save lives. Get yours today.

Detected and treated early, a woman’s chance for surviving is more than 98 percent.

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Summer 2018

5 ways to savor summer with your family

Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum and his mom Kathy know good nutrition can lead to great things. See five ways you can eat healthy this summer, and watch their video.

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Summer 2018

Stress LESS!

Want to stress less? Try these simple strategies.

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Fall 2018

5 screenings that can prevent major health problems

Preventive care is the best way to avoid serious illnesses down the road.

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Spring 2018

Vote by March 19!

Help Moda and the Portland Trail Blazers choose the Oregon community that gets the Moda Assist Program’s new all-abilities playground. 

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Spring 2018

Brush up on your dental health

Brush up on your dental health with Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum and his mom.

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Spring 2018

Fight the flu with a healthy mouth

Learn five ways oral health care helps you fight harmful bacteria and reduce other cold or flu-related symptoms.

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Spring 2018

Take back your unused medications on April 28

Find a nearby location that accepts your expired prescription medicines.

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Winter 2017

Get vaccinated this flu season

Millions of Americans get sick from the flu each year. Learn how an annual flu shot lowers your risk of catching the virus.

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Winter 2017

5 ways to start a healthy new year

The key to sticking with your New Year’s resolutions is simple — be realistic.

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Fall 2017

Spotlight on breast cancer: Early screenings are essential

Breast cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms, especially early on. Regular exams can detect it long before it becomes a lump you can feel.

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Fall 2017

Trail Blazers’ Rip City Relay promotes healthy living statewide

Each fall, Moda and the Trail Blazers team up for a weeklong road trip to bring the action and excitement of the NBA season to fans across the state.

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Fall 2017

Get more out of checkups by being honest with your doctor

There’s nothing to be embarrassed about when talking to your PCP. They’ve seen it all, and probably helped hundreds of people with problems like yours.

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Fall 2017

Tooth Taxi delivers smiles to Oregon schools and communities

This dental clinic on wheels travels all over the state, bringing free dental care to more than 37,500 children in need.

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Summer 2017

How to keep your cool during a heat wave

You can’t spend the whole summer hiding from the sun. Instead, make sure you know how to protect yourself in times of extreme heat.

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Summer 2017

A less stressful summer is just one week away

Summer can be a busy time full of commitments to family and friends. Try this seven-day plan to relax, slow down and improve your mood.

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Summer 2017

Got 15 minutes? This online tool could help kick start your health

It’s normal to get stuck in a rut with your diet and exercise. Use Moda’s new interactive health assessment to help break out of the blahs.

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Spring 2017

This spring break, make time to learn about healthy living

The Oregon School Employee Wellness Conference, held March 26-28 in Bend, puts you front and center with three days of wellness seminars and rejuvenation activities for educators.

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Spring 2017

For an easy meal upgrade, grow veggies and herbs indoors

March is National Nutrition Month. In celebration, we’ve gathered this list of healthy veggies and herbs you can grow inside to add fresh-picked flavor to your meals.

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Spring 2017

Vote for kids to win a park upgrade from Moda & the Blazers

Oregon kids are at their best when they all have room to play. The Moda Assist Program gifts an all-abilities playground to one lucky community.

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Fall/Winter 2016

How to put holiday stress behind you for good!

It’s no surprise that stress levels shoot up during the holidays. Fight back with six surefire ways to care for yourself while embracing the joys of the season.

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Fall/Winter 2016

Feed a cold, starve a fever? Separate flu fact from fiction

This winter, take all the steps you can to block the flu. A good start: Debunking these 8 myths about the virus.

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