The U.S. surgeon general released framework depicting how employers can encourage employee mental health and well-being. Improving mental health has become increasingly important due to the effects of COVID-19. The stressors of the pandemic can be felt in the workplace, so it’s important that employees feel properly supported. The five-part …
Dental benefits are advantageous when aiming to keep healthy. Oral hygiene affects overall well-being, not just the condition of teeth and gums. If proper dental health is not maintained, significant and expensive issues may occur. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to implement beneficial oral practices. Proper Oral Practices …
With the heightened focus on family, finances, and work, the holidays can be a stressful time. To prevent stress from becoming overwhelming, prioritize mental health and well-being. Such practices can include: Establishing boundaries. The holidays can spread your time, patience, and money thin. By creating boundaries and working to maintain …
This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 5-11) and National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 5-9). Both handwashing and vaccinations play key roles when protecting against preventable illnesses. National Handwashing Awareness Week Washing hands is a staple of good hygiene and doing so can prevent germs from entering the body. …
Approximately 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness, which can affect their personal and professional lives. Employees suffering from an untreated mental illness can lead to absenteeism, decreased productivity, and an increase in medical and disability expenses. From these losses, employers stand to lose around $300 billion annually. Fortunately, common …
On July 16th, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number will transfer to ‘988’ in an effort to make support more readily available in moments of crisis. Currently, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 …
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the goal is to reduce stigmas surrounding those living with mental health conditions. Approximately 44 million Americans a year battle mental illness, and most families are underprepared for a loved one’s diagnosis. A condition that affects a person’s mood, behavior, or thinking …
Your Primary Care Physician (PCP) is the provider you will typically visit for non-emergency, routine checkups, so it is important to choose a PCP that meets your health care needs. To find the best PCP for you, consider the following: What kind of physician do you require? The first step …
March 8 marked International Women’s Day, and this year’s IWD theme, #BreakTheBias, highlights the need to remove stereotypes against women in the workplace. Gender diversity improves the workplace for all—a McKinsey study found that for every 10% increase in gender diversity, company earnings before taxes and interest rose by 3.5%. …
Over the years, the spotlight on mental health has gotten brighter and brighter. Employers have become more well-versed and now understand the importance of recognizing employees’ mental health as it affects their well-being and productivity. Due to the pandemic and the Great Resignation, the workplace has seen an increased need …
Since the free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 testing kits were offered, over 50 million have received them. For those that obtained the free kits but have not used them yet, it is important to know these tests have a limited shelf life. Luckily, the Food and Drug Administration has stated …
As time goes on, it’s easy to slowly accumulate expired, unwanted prescriptions. It’s important to properly dispose of these medications when the time comes to prevent abuse. Each year millions of people misuse medications that were taken from friends or family members. There are many ways to safely and effectively …
We have all heard the term “life span” before, but are you familiar with health span? While life span refers to how long a person lives, health span refers to the part of a person’s life in which they are in good health. People are living much longer than in …
The start of any year is typically marked with well-intentioned goals to set the optimistic tone for the rest of the year. Some goals are maintained throughout the year while others don’t make it more than a few months. Setting yourself up for success is crucial since resolutions are often …
Due to the pandemic, many people were forced to transition to a remote work style. As part of this transition, new technologies were introduced at record pace. Learning new technology can be difficult, especially when multiple platforms are being utilized. Working remotely also disrupted the elusive work-life balance so many …
