Health

Let’s face it: When you go on vacation, your healthy diet and exercise regimen do, too.

A number of your employees are probably taking advantage of the summer months to use some of their well-earned vacation time.

The closest many people will come to a workout while vacationing is the sandy trek from their lounge chair to … Continue Reading »

Whether you opt for a jog at the park, a walk through the neighborhood, or a heart-pumping bike ride, summertime workouts can really make you sweat.

And that’s a good thing. Perspiration is your body’s way of cooling itself down, which is a very important consideration when you’re working out in the middle of a summer … Continue Reading »

Summer is almost here, officially. Unofficially, the temperatures are already soaring in some parts of the U.S.. Be prepared for activity in scorching heat regardless of the season or your climate zone with common sense and easy to implement tips.

When temperatures soar, stay cool and safe with these heat beaters:

When you work or play in … Continue Reading »

As temperatures rise and bathing suits come out of hiding, many people get serious about getting in shape.

While anything that inspires your employees to make healthy lifestyle changes is cause for celebration, it’s also important that they’re keeping safety in mind.

Safe summer workouts take into account the high temperatures and humidity that can lead to … Continue Reading »

Dog lovers already know their favorite furry companions are special.

But it’s more than just their infectious enthusiasm and ever-wagging tails that makes them that way. In addition to providing unconditional love and loyalty, dogs can help keep their owners healthy.

For example, did you know that Fido can lower your blood pressure? Or that … Continue Reading »

Ask anyone who suffers with allergies, and they’ll tell you that it can certainly make life difficult.

Maybe you have to avoid shellfish at all costs, or you live in fear of bees. Perhaps dust and pollen are your downfall, or pet dander keeps you from visiting friends with dogs and cats.

No matter what … Continue Reading »

Nature is good for the soul, and exercise is good for the body. Combining the two yields a workout that does double-duty.

New research shows that spending just five minutes a day doing physical activity in a natural setting benefits mental health.

Whether you get your natural workout gardening in your own backyard, walking a … Continue Reading »

Imagine your workplace buzzing along at optimal capacity, employees alert, focused, happy, and productive.

No, it’s not the Stepford staff. It could just be the result of your turning them onto so-called brain foods. These “smart foods” are believed to enhance cognitive function in a number of ways: improving memory, sharpening focus, lengthening attention span, and … Continue Reading »

They strike without warning and leave their hapless victims scrounging up change for the nearest vending machine.

Food cravings can be a vulnerable dieter’s worst enemy. Different from hunger in their specificity (if it’s ice cream your body demands, no amount of frozen juice bars or fresh strawberries will truly suffice), cravings are a common … Continue Reading »

Look around your office on any given weekday. Can you spot the folks who need an energy boost?

They might be the ones yawning into their third cups of coffee, slumping wearily over their desks, or staring blankly at an overflowing inbox. The demands of the work week have sapped their energy reserves.

Flagging energy … Continue Reading »