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American Heart Month The month of February is federally designated as American Heart Month. The main goal of this observance is to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it, at home, in the workplace, and in the community as a whole. Currently, heart disease is the leading cause of death, with 1 in […]

We Are Addicted to Our Phones According to data from eMarketer, smartphone users in the United States spend an average of 3 hours, 10 minutes per day on their phones. Additional research shows that Apple device users unlock their phones up to 80 times a day, and they tap, swipe, and scroll 2,617 to 5,400

Healthy Holiday Recipes With so many holiday sweets around, it can be easy to go overboard on your sugar intake. If you are hosting a holiday party, attending a holiday gettogether, or just looking for some healthier holiday food options, we’ve got the perfect list of recipes to try! Snacks Edible Snowmen: These cute snacks

The Importance of a Positive Workplace Culture Research conducted over the past few years has further supported the importance of a positive workplace culture. According to Glassdoor’s 2019 Mission and Culture Survey, 77% of respondents said they would look into the workplace’s culture before they would even consider applying for a job. When it comes

2019 Employee Benefits Review The 2019 Employee Benefits Survey, administered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), reveled which offerings were increased the most this past year. Findings show that both healthcare and wellness related benefits were increased by 20%, closely followed by leave (15%), employee programs and services (15%), career development (14%), and flexible

Holiday Distractions Global data company, Peakon, has been tracking what they call the Great “Christmas Click-Off” for the past three years. This is a report that tracks employee productivity over the holiday season. Based on the responses of more than 15,000 employees across the US, UK, Nordics and Germany, 2018 saw reduced productivity for the

What is a Microbiome? A microbiome consists of trillions of microorganisms, or microbiota. There are thousands of different specifies of microbiota, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Every human being has a completely unique microbiome determined by their DNA. Despite the differences in each microbiome, it is a supporting organ for each person because of

What is an Annual Mental Health Checkup? Just like a yearly physical exam, an annual mental health checkup or screening is a form of preventative care. The goal is to have your psychologist or psychiatrist evaluate your mental health, assess any symptoms you may have, and detect the early signs of conditions such as depression or anxiety. Early

Traveling During the Holiday Season The holiday season is officially in full swing, which for most people means a lot of upcoming travel plans. Thanksgiving and Christmas travel can be the busiest and sometimes the most stressful times to travel. That is why we created a list of the best tips to make sure you

What Sets Resilient Employees Apart? According to Positive Psychology, there are many attributes that set resilient employees apart from the crowd. They are able to build strong connections and relationships with others, they aim for success and help others strive for it as well. They are authentic, practice effective communication and listening, and building trust