This month our four Take Action Weeks include: Heart Disease 101 Heart Health – Your Wellness Matters Infographic Are you at risk? Take the quiz. Cholesterol and Your Health Heart Disease 101 Heart disease is a common term for coronary artery disease. It is the number one cause of death in both men and women over the age of 60 in the United States. Causes Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis—a buildup of plaque in...
We’re all used to year-end reviews in our workplace. Talking to our supervisor, listening to town halls, obtaining organization-wide emails – it’s something a lot of us look forward to. But do we ever look forward to reflecting on our personal levels of well-being for the prior year? How would you rate your physical (health), mental, career, social and community well-being? What would your performance score within each dimension look like? What could you do...
More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. Of these 29 million people, 95% have Type 2 diabetes, while the remaining 5% have Type 1 diabetes. Both types of diabetes center around the inability to control one’s blood sugar. American Diabetes Month is intended to raise awareness about this serious disease. While you can’t prevent Type 1 diabetes, you can prevent Type 2 diabetes. Making the following six lifestyle changes can greatly...
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. Research estimates that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life. It is important to know that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well, although only 1% of breast cancer patients are male. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan...
Only 14% of American adults consume at least 2 fruit and 3 veggies daily (the recommended intake). Think about it, how many fruit and veggies have you had this week? Sometimes keeping a food diary and reflecting on these amounts can be the eye-opener we need to make a change. So, what makes eating the recommended servings so difficult? Our society, environment and social determinants of health all factor into our weekly food choices. Though...
