Forest in Winter
Health, Lifestyle, Motivation

Curing Cabin Fever

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…

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Nutrition, Recipes

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

There’s been plenty of buzz about gluten lately. But what exactly is gluten? Here’s your nutrition lesson for the day courtesy of Katie Ferraro, a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS: Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It gives elasticity to bread dough and provides structural support in baking. Those with gluten sensitivity aren’t allergic…

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Health, Lifestyle

Avoid the Flu this Winter

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…

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Vacation
Motivation

Balancing Work and Play

I once had a college professor tell our class, “The nice thing about the truth is that you don’t have to remember it.” Be honest – how often do you find yourself making an elaborate excuse to get out of plans with a friend or a personal obligation? Many times, after a long day at work, following through with plans…

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Lifestyle, Motivation

Strategies to Keep Your Cool

As summer approaches and the weather heats up it’s important to remember to keep cool…in the workplace, that is. This week I’m excited to share an article from Angela Fischer, Director of Human Resource Services for MRA, The Management Association, Inc. Strategies to Keep Your Cool by Angela Fischer Angry Birds, the most downloaded game of all time, surfaced a…

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