February is the month known for celebrating things from the heart, however do you know if your heart is at risk? The American Heart Association claims that nearly 2400 Americans die from cardiovascular disease every day. It appears that cardiovascular disease has become an imminent problem in our society. As the obesity rates continue to rise, the risk of cardiovascular heart disease increases as well. The good news is that there are steps a person can take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular heart disease. I have listed a few below, of course before taking any action always consult with your … [Read more...] about Can your heart survive the month of February??
Dynamic Duo
The first ever WORLD electronics Dynamic Duo Challenge will be taking place this March. The goal of this program is to find a partner and compete against other teams in challenges from week to week. The requirements of this challenge is that the individuals who have been partaking in the WORLD electronics Corporate Wellness program now team up with someone who is currently not utilizing the Corporate Wellness Program. The challenges are designed to make you aware of your own health and wellness. Each week challenges will be issued at 5 points and 10 points. Each team must complete the … [Read more...] about Dynamic Duo
Black Tea for Lower Blood pressure
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from high blood pressure, new studies show that by drinking 3 cups of black tea per day you could reduce your blood pressure by 2 to 3 points. This may not sound like a whole lot, however researchers say that even a small reduction in blood pressure levels can have a major impact on the prevalence of hypertension and the risk of heart disease. “At a population level, the observed differences in BP [blood pressure] would be associated with a 10% reduction in the prevalence of hypertension and a 7% to 10% reduction in the risk of [heart … [Read more...] about Black Tea for Lower Blood pressure
Prolonged Sitting linked to breast cancer and colon cancer
This article by Nancy Hellmich poses an interesting question about our workplace wellness initiatives. More than 90,000 new cancer cases a year in the United States may be due to physical inactivity and prolonged periods of sitting, a new analysis shows. The analysis, being presented today at the annual conference of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) in Washington, D.C., cites about 49,000 cases of breast cancer and 43,000 of colon cancer. "This gives us some idea of the cancers we could prevent by getting people to be more active," says epidemiologist Christine Friedenreich … [Read more...] about Prolonged Sitting linked to breast cancer and colon cancer