Molina Hearts Health

2016

10 Simple Ways to Become More Mindful

November 09, 2016 / Jeffrey Luery

Has someone ever told you to be mindful when you were feeling stressed out, anxious, or overwhelmed? Probably not. Instead, you are usually encouraged to think...

Ensuring a Safe Halloween for Your Kids

October 28, 2016 / Jeffrey Luery

Category: Children / Physical Health

Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays for kids of all ages. Tons of excitement is built around the idea of dressing up as your favorite movie character and...

7 Reasons You Want a Flu Shot

October 03, 2016 / Keith Wilson, M.D.

Category: Flu Season / Immunizations / Physical Health

This winter, you could catch a terrible flu, give it to your family, feel awful for days on end, and possibly...

6 Fun Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy

September 09, 2016 / Kristie Wong

Category: Children / Exercise / Nutrition / Physical Health / Weight Loss

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month, so it’s a great opportunity to teach kids the importance of being active and healthy. According to Healthfinder...

A Dose Of Laughter A Day

August 15, 2016 / Felix L. Nuñez, MD, MPH

Category: Mental Health / Physical Health

Many of us have heard the old adage “laughter is the best medicine,” but do doctors actually prescribe laughter to patients? In reality most doctors don’t, but there...

Arthritis: What is it and how can I prevent it?

July 22, 2016 / Chandler Harris

Category: Physical Health / Seniors

Each year, July is celebrated as National Arthritis Awareness Month due to the fact that over 46 million Americans are affected by arthritis—61 percent of them being...

Staying Hydrated This Summer

July 08, 2016 / James Knowles

Category: Physical Health / Safety

With summer upon us, we all are feeling the urge to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. However as it gets progressively hotter outside, heat safety becomes...

The Painkiller Epidemic

June 17, 2016 / Dr. Michael Brodsky

Category: Addiction / Mental Health / Physical Health

Today there are more kinds of pain relievers available to help patients than ever before. But the painkillers used to treat the most severe kinds of pain, called...