Flu Season

Flu Season

September is Disease Prevention and Awareness month which means it’s time to get familiar with the flu, before it gets you. What Is the Flu? Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that infects the lungs, throat, and nose. Contrary to what most think, the flu...
Wave Goodbye to Worry

Wave Goodbye to Worry

In general, anxiety shows up more in the body and worry shows up more in the mind. “Worrying is thinking about a potential problem, and anxiety is feeling it in your body.” It is very normal to experience these two responses from time to time, as long as it does not...
Cravings

Cravings

Did the photo of donuts make you immediately salivate? Maybe it’s not sweets that do it for you, but some salty chips. Here are some of the reasons behind why we get cravings and how to beat the urge. Why do we have cravings? There is a myth that when we crave certain...
Wellness Lowers Medical Claims

Wellness Lowers Medical Claims

NEW RESEARCH – Medical Claims Drop with Consistent Participation in a  Worksite Wellness Program A new study from the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine supports the benefits of implementing a wellness program.  This study observed the 3-year impact of...
Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy

August is respiratory awareness month which means it’s the season to focus on breathing. Chronic lower respiratory diseases (CLRD), which includes COPD, emphysema, and asthma, is more common than you may think. In fact, it ranks as the third leading cause of death in...
Take the Lunch Break

Take the Lunch Break

TAKE THE LUNCH BREAK What does your lunch break typically look like? If you’re someone who skips lunch, rushes through it, or mindlessly eats while still working, you may be surprised to hear what research has to say about it. Tork is an Essity brand which started a...