Had a Great Workout? Hold off the Alcohol!

A cold beer or chilled glass of wine sounds like a great reward for a hard, physical workout. Maybe you ran a few extra miles. Played pickle ball until the lights were turned off. Skied a steep trail for the first time. Or, worked extra hard in the garden for hours.   For many of…

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The Bat Out of Hell Workout: Why Running Like a Kid Never Gets Old

Little kids. They’re freaky fast. Running, wildly darting back and forth. Wow! Talk about fun. The faster you chase them, the more they laugh. For many parents, the image of bats escaping out of hell says it all.   But, fast forward 40-plus years, and running like a kid is a distant memory. That kind…

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Back-To-School 2022: Tips for Parents

When we think of back-to-school anxiety, it typically centers on elements like new routines, hectic schedules and whether our kids will find a friend. But those worries sound almost quaint, as we consider “back to school 2022.” With the ongoing pandemic, nearly all of the nation’s largest school districts are still offering remote learning opportunities…

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Help Support Your Employees During Inflation

This article originally appeared on the American Fidelity blog.   It’s no secret that the talent pool is getting smaller while inflation is steadily increasing. But, while the cost of living and consumer goods are growing, organization costs are also rising. This makes it difficult for some employers to match the inflation rate with salary increases. If…

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Get on Track With a Back to School Sleep Schedule

It’s almost that season—time for school buses and alarm clocks. And if you’re like most families, you’ve probably been letting your sleep schedule slide in favor of late evenings spent enjoying the extra hours of daylight with a bike ride or the glow of a backyard fire pit in the warm night air. We don’t…

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Three Tips for Parenting With a Disability

Parenting is difficult. There’s no disputing that. Even parents with seemingly endless resources and unimpeachable good health can find themselves overwhelmed and at a loss sometimes.   When you’re parenting with a disability, the challenges can be especially formidable. However, as every parent knows, the joys and the rewards far outweigh the difficulties, no matter…

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Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds?

The Results Can Be an Important Indicator of Your Life Expectancy   When is the last time you tried standing on one leg? If you haven’t done that in a while, give it a try. Stand close to a wall or table for support.   New research has shown that balancing on one foot is…

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Do You Know the Financial Implications Of Taking A Career Break?

When it’s time to start a family, many parents-to-be are so focused on decorating the nursery and choosing the right car seat that they can overlook the life-altering impact a baby can have on their financial life. And we’re not just talking the exorbitant cost of diapers—we’re talking nearly 4 million dollars in “potential income.” These…

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How Mindfulness Empowers Us to Skillfully Engage in Difficult Conversations

By Cheryl Jones, Director of Mindfulness at Aetna As if the intensity of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic with its health and economic implications wasn’t enough, we now find ourselves in the midst of rising racial and political tensions. It feels as though our sanity and our humanity are at risk. I believe mindfulness (awareness that…

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Psychosocial Factors and Disability Claims Management

Editor’s Note: The Council for Disability Awareness’ research consultant Fred Schott recently completed a third stint as host of The CDA’s Financial Health and Income Network podcast. This time, his guest was Ian Bridgman, executive director of The Claim Lab and a member of The CDA’s Board of Directors. Their topic was psychosocial factors and…

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Hey Gen X: Time to Protect Your Income

If you’re in your mid-to-late 40s, the options to protect your income may be coming to an end. If you don’t have income-protection disability insurance, you may find it’s more difficult to get it and that the cost is increasing.   Disability insurance? Yes, basic disability insurance is most affordable way to protect your income…

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10 Causes of Disability Every HR Leader Should Know

When most people consider disability, they picture something catastrophic happening—an injury on the ski slope, or a speeding car hurtling into theirs—and, for the most part assume it can never happen to them. That’s why human resources experts often find it challenging to convince their employees of the importance of disability insurance even though you…

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