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What is a Health Literacy? Health literacy doesn’t just refer to someone’s ability to read. It is the ability to read and comprehend health and healthcare related terminology, numbers, documents, test results, and other informational readings. Health literacy also refers to the ability to act and make decisions based on relevant health information, such as […]

Thanksgiving is Almost Here! Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season, and it is almost here! For many, this is an exciting time full of family, friends, travel, and holiday parties. It can also be a time where people put healthy habits on the back burner, leading to overwhelming “get back in shape”

Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey The 23rd annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey results are in! This survey was completed by 687 U.S. employers this summer and it reflects the employers’ overall health program decisions and strategies for 2018. The survey found that overall, employers understand employee health

What is a Resilient Leader? A resilient leader is a person who can recover quickly from difficult conditions and they see failure as just a temporary setback. They maintain their positive attitude and optimistic outlook no matter what struggles they are facing and they always find a way to move forward. Research has proven that

Traditional Measurement Tools When you put time, effort, and money into something, it is only natural to want to see results and have evidence that whatever you are investing in is worth it. The same goes for wellness programs. More than 60% of U.S. businesses offer wellness programs, there is still conflicting research on whether

What Is Corporate Philanthropy? Not to be confused with social responsibility, corporate philanthropy is the act of a corporation or business promoting the welfare of others, most commonly through a charitable donation. After a string of natural disasters, such as Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael, corporate philanthropy picks up. Private funds like these are so

Halloween Treats Halloween, like many holidays, can be overwhelming to those who are trying to stay healthy and fit. With all the sweet treats and candy that come with this day, it can be easy to be tempted back into unhealthy habits. The best tip we can give you is to not stress yourself out

What is Cholesterol? What exactly is Cholesterol and why is it a big deal? Well, WELCOA does a great job explaining it. As stated on their website, cholesterol is a fatty substance that is made in your liver and it is part of the outer coating of each of our cells. There are two types

Millennials in the Workforce Currently, 35% of American employees are millennials, which makes them the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. By 2020, nearly half of the workforce will consist of millennials. While these facts may make some people cringe, it is actually a good thing. Too much time is spent emphasizing the negative

What Is Burnout? According to Psychology Today, burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, as well as feelings of ineffectiveness or lack of accomplishment. Christina Maslach, professor emerita of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley, cites three main warning signs that mean an