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The key to a good breakfast is balance. Include lean protein, whole grains and fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. For example, oatmeal cooked with low-fat milk and sliced almonds and berries or crust-less quiche with mixed veggies, low-fat cheese and a slice of whole-wheat toast.

2 - Cut Back on Caffeine

Too much caffeine can interfere with sleep, can make you jittery and can cause you to lose energy later in the day. Skip unwanted calories and sugar by drinking it as plain as possible.

3 - Bring Lunch to Work

Preparing the week's lunches over the weekend - bake chicken, chop veggies, steam rice. Make sure your options include a combination of lean protein and carbohydrates.

4 - Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture, plus vitamins, minerals and fibers to your plate. Don't let winter stop you from enjoying produce either. It might be harder to find fresh options, but frozen and canned are great alternatives.

5 - Cook Dinner at Home

Making meals at home doesn't have to zap the last bit of your time and energy. The trick is to plan ahead. Use shortcuts such as pre-cut or frozen veggies and keep staples on hand such as low-sodium broth, herbs and lemons for flavoring. A quick and easy idea is to turn leftover beef into stew with beans, no-salt-added diced tomatoes and pre-cut veggies.

Savannah Smokebusters fight against tobacco

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New Health Well Foundation Fund Assists Underinsured Patients Suffering from Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Details: Published on Friday, 05 February 2016 08:32

Copay Assistance Offers Financial Relief to Help Patients Access Immediate Care

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - February 2, 2016 - The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, launched a new fund to assist patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $1,500 in copayment assistance for diabetic foot ulcer treatments to eligible patients who are insured and have annual household incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), a diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15% of the 29.1 million patients in the United States with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Between 14-24% of diabetes patients with foot ulcers will require an amputation.

"If an ulcer is noticed, patients should seek care from a podiatrist immediately," says James Christina, DPM, APMA Executive Director and CEO. "Prompt treatment will help reduce the risk of infection and amputation, and improve function and quality of life. More importantly, people with diabetes should see a podiatrist for regular preventive care to help prevent development of ulcerations."

"Adhering to foot ulcer treatments is key for these patients," says Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund will allow patients to start or continue treatments while alleviating some of the financial stress they face in managing their condition."

To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.

About the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading professional organization for today's podiatrists. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of more than 12,500 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.

About the HealthWell Foundation

A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net for more than 225,000 underinsured patients by providing access to life-changing medical treatments they otherwise would not be able to afford.

HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly. HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.

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March is National Nutrition Month

1 - Eat Breakfast

2 - Cut Back on Caffeine

3 - Bring Lunch to Work

4 - Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

5 - Cook Dinner at Home

Savannah Smokebusters fight against tobacco

New Health Well Foundation Fund Assists Underinsured Patients Suffering from Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Copay Assistance Offers Financial Relief to Help Patients Access Immediate Care

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