Activities such as walking are accessible and achievable for many people; and, the health benefits of walking are exponential for something that is relatively simple and inexpensive. It’s no secret regular physical activity has been linked to a decreased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, along with improved lipid profiles. Walking can also help reduce the risk of heart …
Yoga – The Importance of Balance & Flexibility
Servicing your car is the life of the engine. Time and effort fuel meaningful relations. The bottom line – everything requires maintenance. Your body is no exception. But with today’s digital distractions – and our busy schedules – it’s easy to neglect giving our bodies the care and maintenance they need. If we do carve out time for …
Sitting is the new smoking? Here’s your treatment plan!
According to the CDC, more than 10 times as many U.S. citizens have died prematurely from cigarette smoking than have died in all the wars fought by the United States. So, it’s pretty big news to compare sitting to smoking. The saying is primarily directed at people who sit for long periods of time at work on a consistent basis. …
Mental Health: The Importance of Engagement with Senior Adults
What is the magnitude of poor mental health? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity each year. Furthermore, one in five U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2018, per the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. For older adults, that percentage increases to one in …
Opioids: Preventing Deadly Addiction
In the late 1990s, opioid pain relievers were deemed effective treatment for chronic pain, and the risk of addition was said to be low. However, this narrative was perpetuated by pharmaceutical lobbies before it was confirmed by comprehensive clinical testing. As new data has emerged over the past 20 years, it has become clear that opioids can be highly addictive. …
Employers and Healthcare Costs
Benefit packages are an important part of attracting and retaining top talent – and health insurance is a prime part of a robust benefits program. With healthcare costs on the rise, finding ways to meet employees needs, yet not allow expenses to spiral out of control, is a challenge. Healthcare costs are on the rise Employers understand the importance of …
Screen Time: How Too Much Screen Time Affects Your Health
We’ve all heard the vague warning that too much screen time is bad for your health. But screens are a major part of our lives. It’s easy to write off warnings with arguments such as: “I’m not giving up my favorite TV show – it helps me unwind after a long day.” “I’m not going to get off social media …
Managing COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it progressively harder to breathe and can ultimately lead to death. While it can’t be cured, proactive, consistent management can help ensure a much longer, more comfortable life. In fact, through close collaboration with healthcare experts and strict adherence to a treatment plan, COPD patients can live a normal daily life and minimize the …
The Dieting Disconnect
Attempts to diet for the purpose of weight loss can be demoralizing and unsustainable. People often decide that eating healthy isn’t worth the stress. However, when viewed through the eyes of the value a good diet, meaning fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats and the absence of processed foods and sugar, brings to a person’s overall health, the bridge between a …
