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WELL-BEING Want to be more productive and happier during the workday? Try taking a short break to text a friend, play Angry Birds, or check Facebook on your smartphone, according to Kansas State University research. Allowing employees to take smartphone microbreaks may be a benefit-rather than a disruption-for businesses. Microbreaks are nonworking-related behaviors during working […]
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MEDICAL NEWS The good news is that many cases of type 2 diabetes, which account for between 90 and 95% of all adult cases of the disease, can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, according to the CDC. So whether you’re flirting with pre-diabetes or just want to lower your risk, the American Diabetes
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WELL-BEING Lack of sleep can affect the body in many ways. Beyond just feeling tired, long-term sleep deprivation may be linked to health problems such as heart disease, obesity and depression. Try these tips to get better sleep each night: *Have a consistent schedule.Get up at the same time each morning and go to bed
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SELF-CARE CORNER You can’t feel or see high cholesterol, but it’s nothing to brush aside. People with high cholesterol have twice the risk of heart disease as those who have normal levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 out of 3 American adults has high cholesterol – and less than half of
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BE FIT Anyone can exercise and enjoy its healthy perks! Here’s how to get started: *Check with your doctor first.If you haven’t exercised in the past or have health conditions, ask your doctor for tips before you start. *Get your arms and legs moving.This means you’ll get your heart pumping too. Choices include walking, running,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Stress is a feeling you get when faced with a challenge, according to the Office on Women’s Health. While everyone responds to stress differently, there are common signs. These include changes in eating habits, feeling as if you have no control, forgetfulness, headaches, lack of energy and focus, short temper, trouble sleeping,
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FAMILY LIFE Being a single parent can be stressful. After all, raising a child is tough work! Without someone else to share the load, things may feel twice as hard. The U.S. Census Bureau says 11 million households with kids under age 18 have a single parent. These tips can help you and your children
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BE FIT Exercise is great for mind and body. It can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It can help prevent falls, strengthen muscles and bones, and even improve your mood. But even if you’re exercising regularly, there may be something else you need to do
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SELF-CARE CORNER It is important to understand what will help prevent skin cancer and what might actually increase your risk, according to Caliber I.D., a company that makes diagnostic lab instruments. Fact: All skin types and ethnic groups can develop skin cancer. While it is true that Caucasians have a greater risk of skin-related cancer,
WELL-BEING Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of blindness in older adults. AMD damages central vision, which means things like reading, driving and seeing faces are limited or impossible. There is no cure for AMD, but there are procedures and steps you can take to help save vision. Lower your risk of
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