As conversations around workplace wellbeing evolve, naps are gaining attention as a potential tool for restoring focus and energy. This article explores when short, intentional naps can be beneficial—and when they may interfere with sleep, productivity, or overall health.
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Can Stress Physically Hurt?
For years we’ve been referring to stress as the “silent killer.” In actuality, your body is screaming symptoms at you to decompress, but we often don’t associate those signs with being chronically stressed.
Financial Wellness Woes?
It’s easy to see how important being physically active and eating well are to our overall health. Another pillar of wellness that’s not so obvious (but extremely important) is maintaining healthy finances.
SuperSNACK Sunday
Sunday Sunday Sunday! We’re gearing up for the big game by planning our Super Bowl menu. Luckily for us, we work with a team of Registered Dietitians who can help us create a healthy (yet still delicious) party spread. Luckily for you, we’re willing to share.
Is Your Company Culture Toxic?
“Toxic” became a huge buzzword in 2019 to describe people, situations and events that are literally poisonous to ones’ well-being. Can the culture of an organization be toxic to its’ employees? You betcha.
You Need to Drink More Water- Yes, Even in Winter.
t’s easy to remember to drink water in the summertime. Warm temperatures, outdoor activities, more sweating. But if you aren’t hot or sweating it can be easy to forget the need to hydrate!
Managing the Winter Blues
When you think of winter time, do you think of happy holidays and snuggling by a fire? In an ideal world this would be the prototypical scene for the season. Unfortunately for many, winter can also bring with it some unwanted guests like depression and anxiety.
Why Discounts Alone Don’t Engage Employees
We all know someone who’s joined a discount gym. “It’s only $10 per month,” they said. “What have I got to lose?” If this model is proof of anything, it’s that the enticement of a discount isn’t a behavior modifier. Sure, when there are health and fitness clubs in the world charging up to $200 monthly, getting access to cardio and strength equipment for just an Alexander Hamilton seems like a no-brainer. So why aren’t you going?
Where We’re Going: What’s in Store for Wellness in 2020
The ‘70s had Sauna Suits. The ‘80s focused on Buns of Steel. In the ‘90s we saw Richard Simmons and Atkins. In ‘00 we had Zumba and the Thighmaster. Waist trainers and the Shake Weight took over the 2010s. Here are some predictions for what we will see in wellness in the upcoming decade.
What Does a Dietitian Eat?
What does the daily diet of a dietitian look like? We chatted with our Director of Registered Dietitian Training, Becca Scofield, to gain some insight into an actual Dietitian’s diet on a typical day.