Staying safe and healthy while enjoying a coronavirus summer
All states are now in various stages of reopening – some are fully open, while others are still in the early phases. Even most of those states that are fully open have requirements in place about social distancing and face coverings. As we start reintegrating back...
Mental Health Awareness in the Time of Covid19
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, we all need to recognize and acknowledge the challenges that we face in this time of Covid19. The ongoing nature of this crisis means more and more people are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and more. We...
How to stay healthy & well during coronavirus shutdowns
We've compiled a variety of tools and resources to help you stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy during coronavirus shutdowns. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other public health authorities are unified in one message: We all must practice...
Coronavirus prevention and precaution tips
Many people are worried because there is so much media coverage about the coronavirus (COVID19), including some rather frightening stories on social media. It leaves many wondering what they should do to prevent the illness, protect themselves and their families, and...
Meet your weekly exercise quota in short, intense bursts
We all know that exercise and fitness is important to our overall health, particularly as we age. According to the most recent Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last year, the average adult should...
Wellness coaching helps health resolutions stick!
Health & wellness coaching may be the secret to helping you stick with your health resolution over the year ahead. Exercise more. Lose weight. Improve my nutrition habits. Quit smoking. Join the gym. Health and fitness goals are among the most common resolutions...
Starting fresh: Improving your health in the New Year
Improving your health should be job #1 in the New Year. We offer health and wellness tips to help you make healthy resolutions that will stick. January is a fresh start, a clean page for getting health habits back on track after any holiday indulgences. In all the...
Have you had your blood pressure checked lately?
If you haven't had your blood pressure checked lately, you should. It's something you should monitor regularly - particularly if you have any risk factors. It's often referred to as the “silent killer' because it can do its damage without showing symptoms. That's why...
Jumping rope provides a great aerobic workout. Here’s how to start.
Jumping rope is not just for kids, but if you're like most people, it's likely you haven't done it since you were a kid. Maybe it's time to reacquaint yourself with this great exercise and simple life pleasure. It's an inexpensive, portable aerobic exercise that you...
Reduce your salt intake: How much is too much?
The World Health Organization recommends that you take steps to reduce your salt intake by getting no more than 5 grams of salt per day. They estimate that, globally, 2.5 million deaths could be prevented each year if salt consumption stayed within its recommended...
The fitness benefits of hiking
Hiking is a great summer fitness activity that has benefits for both your physical and mental health. Here are some tips to get you started. Not everyone is a gym person. Here are a few things that our wellness coaches hear fairly often. "I don't like going to the...
Pedal Power: It’s National Biking Month
May is National Bike Month, a great time to dust off your bike, get it back on the road, and get ready to participate in National Bike to Work Week from May 13–19 and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17! Biking is not only an economical and earth-friendly form of...