Avoiding Winter Employee Burnout

Winter is in full-swing, which has many people excited to either hit the slopes or hunker down for the next few months. While the dead of winter is a great time for reflection, it can also lead to burnout for even the most productive employees. Between the cold weather, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and short days, winter…

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How the Pandemic is Impacting Your SSDI Application

By Matthew Imhoff The Social Security Administration made changes to the Social Security Disability Insurance application and hearing processes during the pandemic. This podcast transcript summary reviews the impact of these changes — many of which are positive.   The Social Security Administration was not immune to COVID-19. Like every other aspect of life that…

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Is Getting To Sleep A Nightmare? Tips to Help You Cope

At least 70% of American adults say they lose sleep at least one night a month, with 11% reporting that it happens every night. And that can lead to decreased productivity, along with an increased risk for disease. Of course, most of us yearn to just fall asleep with no problem, but sometimes that’s easier…

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The Connection Between Disability and Mental Health

For those living with a disability, it can be easy to focus so intensively on your physical heath that other considerations may fall to the wayside. The unfortunate reality, however, is that persons with disabilities are also at significant risk of developing mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But no matter the…

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Why Accidents Happen in Slow Motion

How brain chemistry and terror slow time down.   Maybe it’s happened to you. You trip on a stair, begin to fall, and suddenly, everything slows down. Your coffee cup floats away. The ground rises slowly. A friend watches you in alarm. Your arm reaches out to brace yourself. It feels like many seconds have…

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Back to Work: Beating the January Slump

It’s a new year, a new beginning. We’re feeling refreshed after a season of holiday cheer and celebrating with family and friends. Maybe some of us ate and drank a little too much. And maybe we spent our entire year-end bonus on presents that the kids are already tired of playing with. But we all…

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How HR Can Make the Most of “Dead Week”

Is your office quiet that last week between Christmas and New Year’s? Chances are good it is; one survey found that 1/3 of U.S. workers planned to take the entire week as vacation, with nearly 70% expecting to take at least part of it.   But while the rest of your office might be relaxing by a…

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Holiday Flavors that are Actually Healthy

While the North Pole’s most famous resident may work hard to keep up his jolly weight, with a steady intake of full-fat milk and cookies, many Americans go into the holiday season dreading the inevitable weight gain and planning their return to the gym in January. And even though research conducted by Cornell University has…

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Home Safety Tips for Those with Disabilities

For people with disabilities, safety is a priority wherever they go. At home, it’s especially important. There might be fewer hazards, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Feeling safe and comfortable at home is important for everyone – especially if you have specific needs.   Whether you’re moving somewhere new and you’re worried about…

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Planning For New Holiday Traditions

With another surge on the way and more lockdowns likely, the holidays are looking a little different, again, this year. Since most of our traditions revolve around groups—whether your own social posse or attending large events—it might feel challenging to consider how you will celebrate the season. The good news is that you can still…

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Healthy Holiday Eating – Go Ahead, Indulge a Little

The holidays are here. The season of giving, spending, celebration, and for many, the season of high calorie overeating. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains about a pound between Thanksgiving and the beginning of January. Even though the weight gain isn’t as high as…

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How the Physician Shortage is Affecting Those With Disabilities

The physician shortage is a real, persistent, and worsening problem, not only in the United States, but around the globe. Studies suggest that there is currently a worldwide deficit of more than 4.3 million healthcare providers. And it is typically the most vulnerable populations who are most starkly affected, including those individuals who are living…

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