COVID-19 Infections on the Rise Due to the Delta variant, COVID-19 infections are on the rise again. According to Johns Hopkins University data, the 2021 infection rate has officially surpassed the number of infections during 2020. This has organizations unsure of how to move forward with their return-to-work strategy. Only a small portion have fully […]
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What is Psychological Safety? In a recent WELCOA article, Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer, the co-founders of Workr Beeing, discuss psychologically safe workplaces. They explain that psychological safety means that there is a “shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.” Having a sense of psychologically safety has been linked to
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Mental Decline Mental decline is very common, and it’s one of the most feared aspects of aging. Symptoms include: Forgetfulness Inability to focus or keep your train of thought Feeling overwhelmed when making decisions or planning Trouble understanding instructions Feeling lost in familiar environments Depression, irritability, anxiety and/or apathy While everyone’s brain and mental function
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The COVID-19 Delta Variant As stated by the CDC, the COVID-19 delta variant is more than 2x as contagious as previous variants and data shows that it causes more severe illness than previous strains. As we head into cold and flu season, we are seeing the delta variant causing infections and hospitalizations to rise again
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not talked about often, but the CDC estimates that about 15% of the US population has it. CKD is developed when the kidneys become damaged and are not able not clean the blood as well as healthy kidneys. This is a very series condition because
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Aspects of Meditation Meditation is a mind and body practice that has been a way to encourage physical relaxation, calmness, psychological balance, and wellbeing for centuries. While there is no single one type of meditation, all practices have a few things in common: The elimination of distractions around you. A specific, comfortable posture such as
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Best and Brightest in Wellness 2021 The National Association for Business Resources has released their 2021 Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness winners. This program honors companies that promote employee well-being, worksite health and wellness and Health Designs is honored to be recognized amongst the best! Click here to read the full press release!
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The Future of Work The importance of employee well-being was gaining traction even before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hardships over the past year and half though, has accelerated the movement and proven that employee well-being is essential for resilience and growth. The Future Workplace 2021 HR Sentiment recently found that employee well-being
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The 2021-2022 School Year While some schools brought students and employees back to campus in either hybrid or fully open operations this past school year, many have remained virtual. For the 2021-2022 school year, though, a majority are hoping to return to 100% in-person learning. We know how many parents and children alike have been anxiously
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What are Preventative Screenings? Many people have heard of preventive health screenings, but may not fully understand what they are. These are tests and screenings that look for diseases before symptoms are present. Preventive screenings are not only cost effective for all those involved, but they also help increase the life expectancy of patients who participate in
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