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American Specialty Health

American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation’s premier independent and privately owned specialty health organizations offering technology-enabled services for benefits management, including clinical programs for musculoskeletal health, fitness programs, and health improvement programs for health plans, employers, associations, and others.

Healthy Habits for a More Resilient Brain

Healthy Habits for a More Resilient Brain

By American Specialty Health on November 10, 2021

Engaging in healthy habits may have a bigger impact on your brain than you think. Learn how the following practices may improve your mental function...

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Aquatic Exercises Offer Fun, Safe, and Effective Ways to Get Fit

Aquatic Exercises Offer Fun, Safe, and Effective Ways to Get Fit

By American Specialty Health on November 5, 2021

Water workouts have built-in motivation. Each one offers a host of fun movements and full-body conditioning that help you get fit fast, with less...

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Retire, Keep Working, or Mix It Up? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

Retire, Keep Working, or Mix It Up? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

By American Specialty Health on November 4, 2021

What is your vision for the perfect post-retirement life? Languid days? A purpose-packed schedule? Or maybe a custom blend of both? Here's how to...

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3 Ways to Stand Up to Ageism for a Healthy, Happy, Vital Life

3 Ways to Stand Up to Ageism for a Healthy, Happy, Vital Life

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Learn to recognize ageism and keep it from affecting your health and well-being. Have you ever been on the receiving end of an age-related remark or...

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Why You May Be More Sensitive to Alcohol as You Age

Why You May Be More Sensitive to Alcohol as You Age

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Moderation is the key when it comes to drinking. But what’s “moderate” for you may change over time. That’s because your body may get more sensitive...

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What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

If you sometimes lose control of your bladder, the first thing to know is that you are not alone. Millions of people experience urinary incontinence....

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How to Prepare for Aging in Place

How to Prepare for Aging in Place

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Aging in place can offer you comfort, independence, safety, and access to friends and family. If you choose to stay in your home as you age, it helps...

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Medicines That Can Raise Your Risk of Falling

Medicines That Can Raise Your Risk of Falling

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Do you know which medicines can raise your fall risk? And if you take them, what can you do about it?When you head down a flight of stairs, does the...

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You Might Be Experiencing Dehydration – and Why That’s Risky

You Might Be Experiencing Dehydration – and Why That’s Risky

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Dehydration becomes likelier as you age, and its effect on your health can be serious. When you become dehydrated it means you’re losing more fluids...

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How to Build Close Relationships With Friends – Both New and Old

How to Build Close Relationships With Friends – Both New and Old

By American Specialty Health on April 30, 2021

Learn how to make new friends and nurture caring, meaningful bonds with them. Strong friendships are such an important part of healthy aging. Your...

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