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Wellness Workdays
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Sunscreen for Daily Skin Care
Many people think that applying sunscreen is only important when headed to the beach or spending time in the sun. News flash -- UBV and UVA
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Wellness Workdays
May 21, 20192 min read
Take 5 and Cool Down
Do you need to cool down and stretch after completing a three-mile run or an intense Soul Cycle class? Maybe you hear the instructor leading
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Wellness Workdays
May 6, 20191 min read
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Many societies are uncomfortable discussing mental health. Unfortunately, this perpetuates a culture of stigma and discrimination towards pe
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Wellness Workdays
May 6, 20192 min read
Using Diet to Cure Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common disorder where stomach acid backs up into the throat, resulting in sore throat, excessive throat clearing and coughi
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Wellness Workdays
Apr 29, 20191 min read
Yoga to Prevent Osteoporosis
People who practice yoga experience many benefits -- increased flexibility, mindfulness, toning, and decreased stress and anxiety. But did
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Wellness Workdays
Apr 23, 20192 min read
Habits for Happiness: Daily Gratitude
We’ve all met someone with abundant gratitude or a contagiously positive outlook, but have you ever considered their mindset could be the re
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Wellness Workdays
Apr 17, 20191 min read
Lower Your Risk for CVD With Gut Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is related to many risk factors including diet, lifestyle, overweight/obesity and high blood pressure. But n
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Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20192 min read
Let’s Talk About Salt
Salt -- is it good or is it bad? Over the years, processed foods heavy in salt have been on the rise. Salt is used in foods to promote shelf
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 29, 20192 min read
The Truth About the Whole30 Diet
Whole30 is trending as the latest diet craze. Consumers are trying this 30-day whole foods diet intended to “reset your health,” combat suga
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Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20191 min read
How to Detox Your Body Naturally
No need for pricey juice cleanses or restrictive detox programs. Our bodies naturally get rid of toxins and chemicals through our all-mighty
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Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20182 min read
Spice Up Your Life
Americans consume far more salt than the recommended maximum limit of 2,400 milligrams of sodium, which is about one teaspoon of salt. Many
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Wellness Workdays
Dec 3, 20182 min read
Your Health and Your Phone
Health apps have become extremely popular in today’s digital age. Perhaps you use one to help count calories, track your fitness or plan hea
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Wellness Workdays
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Ease Arthritis With Omega 3
When you think of managing arthritis, your first thoughts are probably not food and nutrition. However, you may be missing out on a powerful
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Wellness Workdays
Oct 29, 20182 min read
The Importance of Resting Heart Rate
There’s a reason your doctor takes your pulse at every visit -- resting heart rate may be one of the quickest and most effective ways to ass
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Wellness Workdays
Oct 15, 20181 min read
Calcium: Not Just for Your Bones
Calcium is known for its contribution to bone health -- and for good reason. Bones and teeth hold over 99 percent of the body’s calcium, hel
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Wellness Workdays
Oct 2, 20182 min read
6 Tricks for Better Brain Health
When it comes to our bodies, most of us are actively working on our health. We try to eat right, go to the gym and maintain our self-care ro
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Wellness Workdays
Sep 17, 20182 min read
Eat Smart
When thinking about our diet, most of us think about heart health or maintaining or achieving a healthy weight. But one very important organ
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Wellness Workdays
Jul 2, 20182 min read
Use the Behavior Change Model to Improve Health
From healthy eating and regular exercise to quitting smoking or simply watching less TV, changing our behaviors around health and wellness c
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Wellness Workdays
Jun 12, 20182 min read
An Avocado a Day Keeps Cognitive Function in Play
Just when we thought we couldn’t love avocados anymore, a recent study suggests that eating an avocado a day might support and improve cogni
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Wellness Workdays
May 16, 20182 min read
Benefit of Sleep
Sleep is important for your health and well-being. Getting enough sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of lif
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