Fact: The flu can lead to serious illness, even in otherwise healthy people. At the very least, it can keep you out of work for several days.
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According to Businessinsurance.com , Midsize employers have several advantages over their larger counterparts in implementing wellness programs and benefitting from their results, whether the employer is insured or self-insured. Moreover, mid-market employers that incorporate wellness programs into their business strategies will see benefit costs slide while boosting morale and enhancing productivity. Here’s the story in [...]
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and although talking with your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol can be very difficult, there are strategies that can help. Following theses five suggestions can help you develop regular communication with your children, if you haven’t already. Talking with them about their day-to-day lives will make it [...]
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Full-time employees spend approximately 2,000 hours at work every year, and with these hours at the workplace typically comes inactivity, eating on the go and stressful schedules. The workplace is also where employees are most susceptible to mindless eating and stress-related eating. As an employer, you can help your employees make healthy meal and snack [...]
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Quitting smoking is no easy feat, and stress is often one of the biggest obstacles people face after they quit. For many, smoking was a primary way to handle stress, so finding healthy alternative coping strategies is key to remaining smoke-free. Read More
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Secondhand smoke is hazardous for their health You likely know that smoking is dangerous for your health, and can cause many diseases and serious health conditions, but did you know that you are putting your loved ones at risk as well? Secondhand Smoke Secondhand smoke has two forms: the smoke that is exhaled by a [...]
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Teach them how to play safely One of the best things about nice weather is that children can head to the playground. But whether it’s a public playground or a home jungle gym, it is necessary to take certain safety precautions. Surface Safety One of the most important features of a play area is something [...]
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An allergy exists when one’s immune system responds abnormally to a usually harmless substance. For most affected people, allergies first appear during childhood. Risk Factors Though any child may develop allergies, there are factors that increase the risk. Family history plays a large role in a child’s tendency to have an allergy. In addition, hormones, [...]
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Low-Cost Activities That Work By Peter Hendrixson Workplace wellness programs that support employees and the environment that they work in have been shown to be a good return on investment. Workplace wellness programs can be extensive and sometimes expensive. However, there are ways for small employers to make positive changes at little or no cost. [...]
