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4 Self-Care Tips For Working From Home

Posted by: Bill Olson    Apr 16, 2020 2:15:00 PM

The shift from traditional office environments to telework hasn’t just put a strain on businesses unaccustomed to remote work—it’s a major adjustment for employees as well. Current circumstances aside, working from home already presents new challenges that typical commuters may find themselves unprepared for. When combined with the stress and anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic, workers’ mental health and performance can seriously suffer.

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Topics: work-life balance, health, Work From Home

Beat the Winter Blues with These Helpful Tips

Posted by: Bill Olson    Feb 11, 2020 2:45:00 PM

With February’s arrival, we find ourselves in the midst of the winter doldrums: the holidays are far in the rearview mirror, the once-exciting sight of falling snow has lost its charm, and it feels like it's been ages since we’ve felt the sun.

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Topics: wellness, exercise, healthy eating, health, outdoors

Protect your pet, protect yourself

Posted by: Bill Olson    May 30, 2019 2:43:36 PM

shutterstock_1040307988Pets bring us joy and unconditional love. But sometimes they can bring us illness. Infectious diseases can be passed between animals and humans. These diseases are known as zoonoses. Zoonoses can be spread through direct contact, sometimes through insects, and sometimes via the animal's environment.

Let's face it. Animals do some gross things. Dogs drink from filthy puddles. Cats kill birds and chipmunks. And sometimes, our pets even—gasp!—bite and scratch. All of these things and more can cause the spread of infections and diseases between animals and humans.

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Topics: wellness, health, pets

Outside-the-box ways to spend time outdoors

Posted by: Bill Olson    May 28, 2019 12:43:27 PM

shutterstock_388688608Fresh air and sunshine are good for our health, and being active in the outdoors is better yet. Even if you're not an avid runner or cyclist, there are so many other wonderful ways to get the exercise you need while taking in the joys of nature, family, and friends. Here are a few ideas that might inspire you to grab your sneakers and head out the door for an activity that may be new to you.

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Topics: well-being, exercise, health, outdoors

Exercise and Health: The Mind-Body Connection

Posted by: Bill Olson    May 23, 2019 11:45:21 AM

shutterstock_518844019Ever notice how you can get an overall feeling of well-being after taking a long walk, shoveling snow, dancing, or playing Frisbee with the kids? It’s not just because you can check “get some physical activity” off your to-do list. Turns out, there are physiological reasons why you get that feeling. And for people who suffer from a mental health condition like depression, anxiety or ADHD, exercise can relieve symptoms almost as well as medications, and can sometimes help certain symptoms from coming back.

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Topics: exercise, workplace wellness, health