According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that they could be getting better sleep. Inadequate sleep can cause impaired memory and thought processes, depression, [...]
1. Do squats or lunges at your workstation and work your entire lower body 2. Swap out your chair for an exercise ball 3. Use the stairs instead of the elevator 4. Park farther from the entrance to add [...]
We’ve all been taught from a young age to fit in a little regular exercise. You know it’s good for both your body and your mind. But when your day gets busy, it’s too easy to skip. When you [...]
Combatting stress through self-awareness No matter who you are, stress is most likely a part of your life. The key is learning how to identify it and manage it. Many doctors are pointing to mindfulness as a method for [...]
A few minutes of downtime can help relieve stress and boost productivity. Our days are wall-to-wall. Between work and life responsibilities, we’re feeling more pressure and a higher level of stress. And it’s taking its toll on our health [...]
One of the most overlooked parts of workplace injury is fatigue. Here we will examine some signs of fatigue and what can be done to avoid workplace injury. What is Fatigue? Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, [...]
If you’re looking to lose weight, it’s important to focus on your overall health rather than just your pants size. Here are some tips on getting active and making healthy changes in your life. And always talk to your [...]
A comparison of the two main types of physical exercise You walk into the gym for an hour of exercise. Do you head to the treadmill or the free weights? Do you work on your heart, or your muscles? [...]
Checklist for your next checkup What can you do to stay healthy and avoid getting sick? You can get certain preventive care, take medicines and practice healthy behaviors. When you go for your next checkup, talk to your doctor [...]
Build healthy practices into your daily routine Eat breakfast An empty stomach can’t maintain stable blood sugar levels. Without stable blood sugar we tend to gain weight as we grab for pastries, donuts and other less healthy choices. Start [...]
