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Monday mornings can be tough enough without having a forced weekly reunion with your allergy symptoms the moment you walk in the door at the office.

That’s how it is for the millions of allergy sufferers whose triggers lurk at work.

And if they’ve managed to create a relatively allergy-free zone in their homes, the rude awakening … Continue Reading »

“What a headache!” It’s a phrase that refers to anything that’s stressful, complicated, inconvenient, and bothersome.

“I can’t; I have a headache.” It’s a commonly cited (if often transparent) excuse that gets people out of doing things they don’t want to do. After all, it can’t be proven true or false, which makes it unlikely that … Continue Reading »

The unfortunate truth about an emergency is that you’re never quite as prepared as you think you are.

Emergencies are unpredictable by definition. They breed alarm and often stir up panic; therefore, when they do strike, any emergency training you or your employees have undergone might go right out the window in the chaos.

That’s why you … Continue Reading »

There is a common misconception about eating healthy: that good-for-you doesn’t taste good.

But flavor doesn’t have to come from fat and calories, sugar, oil, and butter. And when weight loss is on the menu, your best bet is to experiment with other savory sources.

Whether you’re kicking off a new healthy-eating plan or trying to put … Continue Reading »

When it comes to adopting healthy eating habits, your employees may be overlooking a crucial factor.

Healthy eating is about more than just choosing the right foods. It’s also about knowing how much your body really needs.

In the supersize, more-is-more world we live in, people are more likely to leave a restaurant or get up from … Continue Reading »

Exercise is a vital weapon in the fight against obesity.

But, particularly for people who are overweight or who have never done much of it before, physical activity can be daunting.

It’s one of life’s little ironies, that the people who need exercise the most tend to struggle with it more than their thinner, healthier, or … Continue Reading »

Hearing, taste, touch, smell … Oh yes, and sight, of course. The five senses are so ingrained a part of us that we often take them for granted. That is, until one of them is compromised.

Your eyes are your windows to the world, but even with such an important function, proper eye safety and health … Continue Reading »

Everyone who is trying to lose weight wishes there were some magical formula besides the obvious one: Burn more calories than you consume.

New studies show that obesity is up not just in America but worldwide. Fighting the obesity epidemic is essential for our health and that of future generations. And on a smaller scale, it’s … Continue Reading »

Imagine if daily exercise were as much a part of your employees’ routine as showering, brushing their teeth, or getting dressed for the day.

Lucky for us, people rarely cite lack of time or energy to perform those common tasks. But when it comes to exercise, excuses and rationalizations abound.

“I’ll double my workout tomorrow to make … Continue Reading »

Everybody loves a shortcut.

That’s just as true when it comes to exercise as it is when you’re talking about a faster way to get to Grandma’s.

Tell someone they can cut their time spent working out and still get the fitness perks they’re looking for, and you’re sure to have an attentive audience on your hands.

And … Continue Reading »