National Cholesterol Education Month Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver that travels through the bloodstream and is part of all the cells in the body. It is used to make cell membranes and some hormones. When you have extra bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood, it builds up inside the walls […]
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Wellness Champions and Wellness Committees You may have heard of the terms wellness champions and wellness committees, but often times the definition of each is misunderstood or they get confused for one another. Before we go into why each are important, let’s discuss their primary roles. Wellness Champions: Wellness champions are individuals that are passionate
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Your Mental Health Mental health is defined as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The state of our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Taking care of our mental health is important at every stage of life, from
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Your Physical Health Physical health is often defined as the absence of disease or serious illness and possessing the ability to perform daily activities without extreme difficulty. Your overall physical health can be affected by a variety of things such as your diet, level of daily physical activity, and behaviors. Adopting healthy habits can prevent
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It’s That Time of Year! It is that time of year again, back-to-school! While this time of year is full of the fun and excitement of entering a new grade and seeing friends again, this time can also be full of germs. As parents, you may be concerned about just how soon your child will
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Annual Check-Ups Continuing on with our August Prevention Series, today we are covering annual check-ups! Annual check-ups with your doctor are extremely important because they provide a time to discuss information not typically covered during a regular doctor’s appointment. If you haven’t scheduled your annual check-up for this year yet, now is the perfect time
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What is Foundational Health? Foundational health is the belief that your current state of health is based on an inherent system that supports your highest needs and goals at any given moment. This inherent system is made up of your body, mind, and spirit working together to achieve your most pressing needs and goals, whether
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It is Time to Schedule Your Preventative Screenings August is the start of our annual Prevention Series! Part One is all about preventative health screenings and their benefits. As fall gets closer and with the holiday season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to schedule your preventive screenings. If you aren’t exactly
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The Great Resignation We know, you might be tired of hearing about The Great Resignation. However, it is still very much a problem for employers. The national average annual turnover rate was 57.3% in 2020, and it is continuing to increase. The number of people who left their job increased to 6.2 million people in
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Do Wellness Incentives Work? When it comes to employee participation, one of the most common questions we get asked is, “Do wellness incentives work?” The short answer is, YES! But, let’s dig a little deeper. Roughly 78% of large organizations with wellness programs offer incentives with 30% believing their incentives were ‘very effective’ and 47%
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