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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
Wellness Workdays
Jun 6, 20192 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
May 21, 20192 min read
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Many societies are uncomfortable discussing mental health. Unfortunately, this perpetuates a culture of stigma and discrimination towards pe
Wellness Workdays
May 6, 20191 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
May 6, 20192 min read
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Yoga to Prevent Osteoporosis
People who practice yoga experience many benefits -- increased flexibility, mindfulness, toning, and decreased stress and anxiety. But did
Wellness Workdays
Apr 29, 20191 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Apr 23, 20192 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Apr 17, 20191 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20192 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 29, 20192 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jan 3, 20191 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Dec 3, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Nov 26, 20181 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Oct 29, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Oct 15, 20181 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Oct 2, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jul 2, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
Jun 12, 20182 min read
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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
Wellness Workdays
May 16, 20182 min read
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