Now that the warmer temperatures are upon us, most people take the opportunity to go outside to enjoy the warm rays of sunshine. For many spring time is the time to tend to the gardens and the neglected landscaping. Property landscaping is a great way to get some physical exercise, however many individuals end up hurting themselves from their weekend projects. The gardening tasks at hand are usually plentiful and people try to fix their entire yard in one weekend. Here are some helpful hints to tackle your landscaping needs: 1. Prioritize your projects and assign one project per weekday or … [Read more...] about Has Spring sprung your vertebrae?
Can your heart survive the month of February??
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
Strength Training for a Strong Heart
When training for cardiovascular endurance you should choose exercises that are rhythmical and can be maintained continuously -- such as running or biking -- according to the American College of Sports Medicine. For cardiovascular gains, your intensity should be 64 percent to 94 percent of your maximum heart rate. An estimate of your maximum heart rate can be found by subtracting your age from 220. You should engage in 20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent aerobic activity for three to five days a week to increase cardiovascular endurance Warm-up before activity for roughly … [Read more...] about Strength Training for a Strong Heart
Meat or meet your maker??
Retail pork products in the United States have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified, according to new research by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. MRSA can occur in the environment and in raw meat products, and is estimated to cause around 185,000 cases of food poisoning each year. The bacteria can also cause serious, life-threatening infections of the bloodstream, skin, lungs, and other organs. MRSA is resistant to a number of antibiotics. The study, … [Read more...] about Meat or meet your maker??
Working for Wellness [Albuquerque Journal, N.M.]
I thought this was an interesting article on Corporate Wellness, so I decided to share this. Corporate culture has started to change in a new direction. Health insurance costs are on the rise and no matter which provider you switch to, they all increase your rates. The best way to keep insurance costs at bay is to reduce the risk factors and the ideal way to do that is through exercise and nutritional changes. Diabetes and smoking are the number one and two health concerns that drive up the cost for health insurance. Some forward thinking business owners have decided to address these issues by … [Read more...] about Working for Wellness [Albuquerque Journal, N.M.]