How often do you take time out of your day to do something you want to do? Something mindless but oh-so satisfying; something you love? We spend vast amounts of our day tending to our children, our spouses, that growing pile of laundry, that self-care often gets deprioritized, which can be a huge detriment to our mental health and the ability to keep a positive mental attitude.

Water is one of nature’s best sources to maintain your health.

Drinking water every day is a health hack that’s often taken for granted. It seems so simple and, yet, it’s so hard for many people. With so many other drink options, good old H2O gets overlooked among the sugary, colorful, bubbly alternatives. Don’t fall into that trap! 

Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor Weighs in on Faith & Workmanship Under God

Twenty-five years ago, Catherine Burton was invited to a Bible study by a friend. The women in attendance were all Catholic, except Burton, who’d been raised in a Presbyterian household, her father an Elder of the church.

It’s summer! Warm weather invites us all to get outside and move around. It’s what this season’s all about. But forget those “lazy days of summer.” It’s time to get out and get active. So let’s dive into some summer health tips to make the most out of these fantastic days!

OneShare Health Staff Chaplain discusses being a Christian father

I remember vividly the day I became a father.

A nurse handed me this brand-new baby boy, and I was excited, but completely clueless. Like many new parents, I had no idea what I was doing or how to process these new feelings I was having. I just knew that my life was forever changed. As this little boy grew and was followed by a little brother, I realized how unprepared I really was to be a father.

Life is simply better when we’re healthy and we can enjoy being active. Things like carrying extra weight, mental cloudiness, and ongoing issues like high blood pressure and high cholesterol can make it difficult to enjoy everyday life. But sometimes it can be the smallest tweaks and changes that can make all the difference to your overall health and wellness. 

So let’s talk about some basic health tips we can all put into action today to make each day better and better! 

The temperatures are slowly rising and summer is just around the corner. For me, this means constant thought on how to keep my two teenage boys busy so they don’t lock themselves in their rooms and play video games all summer. It takes planning and an incredible wife who is able to glue it all together.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unsure existence for many of us that goes well beyond the fear of the virus itself. We worry about the effects of the virus on our bodies. That’s number one.

But what about the fallout? Job loss, food insecurity, loneliness, and the toll all of these things are taking on our mental health are very real issues. The role of mental health during COVID-19 is still being evaluated.

So what are some tangible things we can do to support our mental health during COVID-19? What are some actions we can take today to move in a positive direction?

OneShare Health exists as a witness to the love and faithfulness of God as He provides for the medical needs of His children, but we also make a point to come together to support local and national non-profits. We believe this demonstrates the love of God for others, and we’re proud to say that OneShare Health’s vision of a loving and compassionate Community is even reflected in our amazing employees!

When is Open Enrollment?

For most companies, it’s one time a year. But for OneShare Health, it's all year.

As COVID-19 continues to take its toll, and Open Enrollment begins for most health care companies, consumers are seriously rethinking how they receive health care. The pandemic has drastically affected many Americans’ ability to access health care as companies—traditionally the source of a health care program—continue to implement job furloughs.