The average adult spends the majority of his or her day at work. Even if your workday includes a trip to the gym afterwards, it’s the choices you make during the workday that can have a significant impact on your health and weight. Taking action with small, simple steps throughout the day like the following: Set an alarm on your…
Do you have the winter blues or a bad case of cabin fever? If so, you’re probably not alone. Here in the Midwest, winter can seem to drag on and on with limited sunlight, chilly temps and snowy/icy trips to and from work. This combination can take its toll on our overall attitude and emotional well-being. While it seems easiest…
Did you know that nearly 111 million workdays are lost due to the flu each flu season? That equals almost $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season peaks in January and February, making now a great time to focus on prevention, prevention, prevention! So how can…
When it comes to health and wellness, nutrition and exercise seem to get all the attention. But, as we’re trying our best to eat more fruits and veggies and move more, we should also be placing better sleep at the top of our health priority list. According to the Institute of Medicine, people running on poor sleep are more likely…
Here in the U.S., the upcoming Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer, which means barbecues, graduation parties, picnics, and other summer celebrations. If we’re not careful, it can be all too easy for these celebrations to become calorie fests. Try these tips for a healthy, and fun, summer barbecue: Get cozy with vegetables. When it comes to nutrition advice,…