The Fourth of July is full of fun, fireworks, and generally lots of food! Here are some tips to help you navigate the barbeques, buffets, and parties without compromising your health. 1. Eat healthily in the days and hours leading up to the event! If you are someone who tends to overindulge, aim to maintain […]
Who says you can’t have a healthy, indulgent summer and still maintain your health? Whether you’re looking for red, white, and blue recipes, healthy options to add to your menu, or ways to reduce the amount of sugar in your favorite dessert or snack recipes, here are some healthy ways to celebrate the summer holidays! […]
As we enjoy the summer sun, fresh air, and seasonal produce, it’s a great time to support employee wellness, engagement, and productivity, by encouraging healthy living! Here are a few simple summer wellness challenges ideas to consider. 1. Nutrition Challenge Ideas There are many benefits to healthy eating and fresh, local produce is a great source […]
The 4th of July holiday is the perfect time to gather and celebrate with family and friends! And whether you’re enjoying a cookout by the pool, a beach day, a traditional barbeque, or a night filled with fireworks, here are some summer safety tips to help keep you and your family safe. Sparkler and Fireworks […]
In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) designated June, National Safety Month, to raise public awareness of the summer season’s most prominent safety and health risks and to decrease heat-related health incidents. While safety is a year-round concern, during the summer months, it’s imperative to have a heightened awareness of appropriate workplace safety practices. Here are our […]
Summer is upon us and between the new season, travel plans, and other distractions, it may be more difficult than ever to engage your employees in wellness challenges. But don’t dismay, with a little simplicity and creativity, you can launch some new wellness challenges to recharge for both the summer months and second half of […]
The most common reason workplace wellness programs fail is because of the generic, one-size-fits-all generic approach that assumes all employees’ health and wellness problems are the same. Rather than meeting employees where they are and engaging them with programs designed to address their personal health and wellness needs, these broadly programs do not yield desired […]
By Darius Tahir What use could health care have for someone who makes things up, can’t keep a secret, doesn’t really know anything, and, when speaking, simply fills in the next word based on what’s come before? Lots, if that individual is the newest form of artificial intelligence, according to some of the biggest companies out […]
By Jim Robbins In the 1990s, residents of Mexico City noticed their dogs acting strangely — some didn’t recognize their owners, and the animals’ sleep patterns had changed. At the time, the sprawling, mountain-ringed city of more than 15 million people was known as the most polluted in the world, with a thick, constant haze of […]
Each year, one in five adults in the U.S. will experience mental illness, while only one in three who need help will get it. These widespread mental health challenges not only result in people missing work but also in them being less focused and productive. This is why focusing on workplace mental health is important for both your […]