Managing a chronic health condition or finding your way to a healthy lifestyle takes patience, knowledge and commitment. At AGB, we believe in the power of information. We want to put that information in your hands as wellness education is vital to making more informed health decisions. To help you down this important path we are happy to present the AGB Wellness Centre.
It's estimated that worldwide:
- 300 million people suffer from asthma.1
- Type 2 diabetes comprises 90% of people with diabetes around the world, and is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity.2
- Tobacco use is the single most important risk factor for cancer.3
The below materials provide detailed information, tips and tools on managing chronic conditions, stress, nutrition and more. Fight the statistics by helping yourself achieve an optimal state of health!
Asthma | Cancer | Coronary Artery Disease |
Diabetes | Smoking Cessation | Stress Management | Wellness
- Asthma Education (pdf, 1.14MB) - A list of common asthma symptoms and tips for working with your doctor to control your asthma.
- Asthma Triggers (pdf, 294KB) - A list of allergens that may irritate your asthma and what you can do to help control them.
- Asthma Peak Flow (pdf, 1.17MB) - Learn how to control your asthma with a quick and easy tool.
- Cancer Prevention Tips (pdf, 686KB) – A tip sheet to help you understand your risk of cancer and learn how to curb cancer through lifestyle changes.
- Common Cancer Terminology Guide (pdf, 53KB) – A glossary of terms to help you speak with your health care provider about cancer.
- Cancer Treatment Tips (pdf, 607KB) – A tip sheet provides an outline of common side effects and tips on how to reduce them.
- Blood Pressure Tips (pdf, 960KB) - Learn proactive steps to managing high blood pressure.
- Coronary Artery Disease Resources Guide (pdf, 423KB): - A collection of resources to find additional information about coronary artery disease.
- CAD Healthy Heart (pdf, 396KB) - Risk factors for heart disease and tips for improving your heart health.
- Diabetes Meal Planner Guide (pdf, 117KB) - Helpful eating tips and recipes for preparing diabetes-friendly foods.
- Diabetes Tips (pdf, 566KB) - Learn about your diabetes ABCs numbers and get tips on keeping them under control.
- Smoking and Tobacco Overview (pdf, 75KB) - Learn the health risks of using tobacco.
- Quit Smoking Tips (pdf, 405KB) - A guide to helping you kick the habit.
Stress Management:
Provided in partnership with PPC Worldwide
- Handling Culture Shock (pdf, 51KB) – A fact sheet to help expatriates and their families handle culture shock and help make the expatriate assignment a positive one.
- When a Family Member Becomes Ill (pdf, 46KB) – Information on the stress caused when a family member becomes ill.
- Living with Cancer (pdf, 620K) – Information on living and dealing with cancer.
- Quick Fixes for Stress (pdf, 55KB) – A fact sheet with techniques to help deal with stress.
- 5 Step Stress Management Program (pdf, 185KB) – A simple program which will help you to recognize, understand and manage your daily pressure and stress.
- Desk Exercises (pdf, 625KB) - Tips for staying active at the office.
For more information on managing chronic conditions, maintaining a
healthy lifestyle or to catch up on the latest medical news, please visit Aetna InteliHealth.
1 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs307/en/index.html, accessed January 2010
2 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/, accessed January 2010
3 http://www.who.int/cancer/en/index.html, accessed January 2010
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