Recognizing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, September
Many kids in America spend an average of seven hours each day sitting – watching television, listening to music, playing games or participating in learning activities on the computer and other hand-held devices, reports the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN). View full article »
Listen to advice from experts on the secret to successful employee wellness programs
Many Americans overindulge in high-calorie foods, avoid fitness activities and take minimal time to step away from the stressors in their lives. Employees in poor health cost businesses more than healthy employees. Consider these statistics: View full article »
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Many Americans overindulge in high-calorie foods, avoid fitness activities, and take minimal time to step away from the stressors in their lives. Employees in poor health cost businesses more than healthy employees. Consider these statistics:
In celebration of Labor Day, September 6, 2010
Americans are running short of sleep. We have carried the “do more with less” attitude from our work and personal lives into our sleep schedules. In the quest to get more done, many people cut back on sleep hours, believing that losing an hour or two of sleep won’t make much difference.
Sleep is important for our minds and bodies to work properly. It affects our ability to think clearly and to recall ideas and experiences from the past, and to deal with challenges and stressors encountered throughout the day. When we’re short on sleep, the proverbial mole hill tends to look more like a mountain.
Medical professionals remind us that sleep is important to good health. Sleep deprivation increases the risk of frequent headaches and migraines, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
This Labor Day weekend, take time to reflect on your labors and prioritize your schedule to ensure you have adequate time for sleep. View full article »
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| Ken VanCleave | Karen Gustin | Mike Scheetz |
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