Personal Wellness

What does wellness mean?

Can you imagine what it would feel like to wake up in the morning totally rested, content, and ready to take on the day?  That’s what a lifestyle of wellness can do.  The concept isn’t new. Our “modern” definition has been in use since the 1950s! But the ways that we approach and practice this Read more…

Personal Wellness

When to reopen for business? This free tool can help.

“I’m worried about building safety, especially enclosed spaces.” “I’d like to return to work, but until daycares reopen I have to significantly reduce my hours.” “I’m just concerned about everyone in general. There’s a lot of unknowns.” “I realized I actually love working from home and wonder if I could keep doing it once we Read more…

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Do We Actually Get More Dehydrated in the Winter?

Think about a hot summer day. You step outside the office for a brisk lunchtime walk, and by the time you’re back at your desk, what happens? You’re parched, maybe a bit sweaty. Definitely ready for a drink. Dehydration can happen to any age group and is a risk most associated with hot weather–which is Read more…

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Less than a Quarter of Americans Get Enough Exercise – Do You?

The state of American health is worse than we thought. Only 23 percent of US adults meet activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise, according to new data published this week from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Even more startling, these numbers are an improvement. Well, how much exercise are we supposed Read more…

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Exercise Could Help Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

It starts slowly, and worsens over time. No known treatments can stop or reverse its progression. And more likely than not, you know someone who’s been affected. This month we’re thinking about Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It Read more…