October Wellness: Musculoskeletal Health
Did you know that not getting enough physical activity can result in the same kinds of health problems caused by smoking and being overweight? Moving more often can improve your mood, slow aging, and lower your risk of certain diseases. It’s commonly recommended that adults should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity for a […]
April Wellness: Focus on Sleep Health
The Stages of Sleep Sleep is incredibly complex and has an impact on virtually all systems of the body. Within a minute after falling asleep, notable changes start to affect both your brain and body. All of these changes that happen during sleep are connected with your physical, emotional, and mental health. You should get […]
March Wellness: Focus on Nutrition
Trust Your Gut to Fuel Your Health Did you know that trillions of live microorganisms are living in your intestinal tract? Both beneficial and harmful bacteria can be found there. The ratio of the two can determine the health of your gut, which largely impacts your overall health. In fact, the microorganisms in your gut […]
January Wellness: Focus on Resilience
The Importance of Resilience What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to positively adapt in the face of risk and adversity. There is a wide range of adverse experiences like the loss of a loved one or living in a pandemic. They can also be something less significant like missing a flight or stubbing your […]
December Wellness: Focus On Self Care
Give & Accept Support for Self Care When you consider what has happened in the last year or so, you may find yourself struggling to keep your head above water. This can present itself as anxiety or feeling overwhelmed with both small and large events in your life. These feelings are unhealthy if they affect […]
Focus on: Work-Life Integration
Finding Balance & Preventing Burnout COVID-19 has had a major impact on the emotional well-being of the workforce. A common term used to describe this impact is “burnout.” Burnout is a reaction to stress from work. Exhaustion, negativity towards your work, and feeling a lack of accomplishment are 3 common traits of burnout. Burnout can […]
October Wellness: Focus on Musculoskeletal Health
The Importance of Mobility When it comes to getting started on any exercise routine, mobility is often overlooked for the more challenging components associated with strength and conditioning. However, poor mobility can cause unnecessary setbacks in your well-being journey. It can lead to aches, pains, and even injuries that can derail a healthy lifestyle. A […]
September Wellness: Focus on Preventive Health
Did you know that people with a primary care provider (PCP) often spend less time in the hospital? A PCP plays an important role in your healthcare. A long-term relationship with a PCP may help you stay healthy and lower your
medical costs in the long run.
July Wellness: Focus on Environmental Awareness
Unplug & Recharge with Nature Our smartphones are glued to our hands and seem to be a permanent extension of who we are. We have the option to stay connected 24/7. With many different screens dividing our attention, it’s easy to forget one important connection – a connection with nature. Spending at least 120 minutes […]
May Wellness: Focus on Mental Wellbeing
It’s hard to imagine that something good can come out of a bad situation. When life gives us lemons, sometimes we just don’t want to make lemonade. Even though it may be tough, it’s important to let go of the idea that things should have happened differently. Next time you are having a bad day, […]