Feed a cold and starve a fever? Or is it feed a fever and starve a cold? The old adage dates back to the 1500s when it was believed that feeding helped warm a body up, and therefore beat a cold; and starving deprived the body of energy, therefore helping it cool and stop a…
Read MoreDepression, while often hiding in plain sight, ranks among the top three workplace problems for employee assistance professionals, resulting in 3% of total short-term disability days. For context, that’s more disability than what’s caused by heart disease, hypertension and diabetes—all in the form of an illness that isn’t nearly as visible as a broken bone.…
Read MoreWhen it comes to supplements, making the right decisions about what to take can be easier said than done. Many make claims and promises that are dubious at best, often without the backing of science or peer-reviewed literature to support such statements. One supplement that has been studied time and time again, however, is magnesium—an…
Read MoreWhile the chill of winter can often be enough to cause many people to shutter themselves indoors for months on end, winter sports lovers often find themselves counting down the days until the first snowfall of the year. With the thrill and adrenaline rush of skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, however, comes a real…
Read MoreThere are few topics HR directors find themselves faced with more frequently than that of employee engagement, and for good reason. An organization that is staffed with engaged employees can expect a productivity boost of about 20-25%, not to mention higher retention rates that help to stave off the dreaded cycle of onboarding new employees…
Read MoreAh, retirement. The word alone brings to mind carefree travel, spending time with loved ones and putting the stress of work aside to learn an endless assortment of new hobbies. In reality, however, retiring comfortably means starting the planning and saving process early, and making the right moves every step of the way. It’s a lifelong…
Read MoreIf you’re getting ready to dig into one of the 46 million turkeys Americans consume each Thanksgiving holiday, chances are you haven’t been thinking about what it might mean for your waistline. Many people use Thanksgiving as an excuse to fill their plates and fall asleep in front of the TV, but it’s not as…
Read MoreFew things are quite as personal in nature as the doctor-patient relationship, and finding the person who is right for you may be easier said than done. While trends in primary care practice have certainly come and gone over the years, one thing has remained constant—you still need to have a good primary care physician…
Read MoreIf you’re in front of a computer or smart phone reading this, you’re clearly doing a poor job of celebrating National Take A Hike Day! Established by the American Hiking Society, Take a Hike day aims to encourage families, friends, and individuals to get away from their routines and experience nature while improving health. The…
Read MoreIt’s been said many times that a company can only be as successful as its employees are productive, and there’s a lot of truth to this idiom. A productive workforce isn’t necessarily one that works nonstop, but rather a group of employees who have learned how to maximize their time and energy while working together.…
Read MoreToday’s office environments rely more heavily than ever before on technology for managing daily activities. While computers, smartphones and tablets have surely impacted the ways in which many businesses operate in overwhelmingly positive ways, plenty of repercussions have come along with the benefits of technological advancements. For modern professionals, one of the biggest complaints is…
Read MoreLooking for creative and sure-fire ways to boost employee health? Whether you’re looking to decrease sick days or increase office morale and loyalty, don’t miss these smart and healthy ideas. Ditch the Chairs A new comprehensive study out from the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that prolonged sitting, even if you exercise regularly, increases…
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