Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Having prediabetes means your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes if it goes unmanaged. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that results in your body not being able to […]
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The Future of Work The workplace has always been an evolving and ever-changing environment. However, there is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the workplace more than any other event in history. It has changed the way we work and even the way we think about work. Many organizations are wondering what
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What is Heart Disease? As stated by the CDC, about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions, including: Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease (CAD) Heart
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Design Thinking As outlined by the Interaction Design Foundation, “design thinking” is an iterative process in which we seek to understand the user, challenge assumptions, and redefine problems in an attempt to identify alternative strategies and solutions that we might not realize initially. This is a solution-based and human-centered approach to solving a wide range
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UV Protection As we mentioned in our last blog post, July is UV safety month! Did you know that UV radiation can also affect your eyes? Exposure to UV radiation can lead to eye cancer, cataracts, sunburn on the eye, and growths on or near the eyes. Just like you protect your skin from the sun
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation July is UV Safety Month! Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds and welding torches. The American Cancer Society explains that radiation is the emission of energy from any source. There are many types of radiation. ranging On the
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The Importance of Your Health Numbers Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your health! Knowing and understanding your health numbers can help you measure where you stand and make any necessary changes on your health journey. Getting regular biometric screenings is an important aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Aiming for healthy biometrics, which
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What is Self-Motivation? As explained by Positive Psychology, “Self-motivation is, in its simplest form, the force that drives you to do things.” It’s the drive you have to work toward your goals, to put effort into self-development, and to achieve personal fulfillment. Self-motivation can be driven by intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, or sometimes both. Intrinsic Motivation:
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What is Goal Setting and Why is it Important? Setting goals is a powerful motivator, the value of which has been recognized in an abundance of clinical and real-world environments for over 35 years. To break it down, researchers Dr. Edwin Locke and Dr. Gary Latham define goals as “the object or aim of an
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Motivation and Engagement are Linked As our world slowly returns to normal, employers once again have time to focus their efforts on improving motivation and employee engagement. An important element to remember is that employee engagement and motivation are linked. However, lack of employee engagement doesn’t always mean lack of motivation. As stated by the
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