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Sunscreen for Daily Skin Care
Many people think that applying sunscreen is only important when headed to the beach or spending time in the sun. News flash -- UBV and UVA
Wellness Workdays
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Yoga to Prevent Osteoporosis
People who practice yoga experience many benefits -- increased flexibility, mindfulness, toning, and decreased stress and anxiety. But did
Wellness Workdays
Apr 29, 20191 min read
Lower Your Risk for CVD With Gut Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is related to many risk factors including diet, lifestyle, overweight/obesity and high blood pressure. But n
Wellness Workdays
Apr 17, 20191 min read
Let’s Talk About Salt
Salt -- is it good or is it bad? Over the years, processed foods heavy in salt have been on the rise. Salt is used in foods to promote shelf
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20192 min read
The Truth About the Whole30 Diet
Whole30 is trending as the latest diet craze. Consumers are trying this 30-day whole foods diet intended to “reset your health,” combat suga
Wellness Workdays
Jan 29, 20192 min read
Vegetarianism Is Making a Comeback
The days of being limited by vegetarian choices are over; the vegan and vegetarian community is making a comeback and rightfully so. With he
Wellness Workdays
Dec 19, 20182 min read
Spice Up Your Life
Americans consume far more salt than the recommended maximum limit of 2,400 milligrams of sodium, which is about one teaspoon of salt. Many
Wellness Workdays
Dec 18, 20182 min read
Common Food Safety Mistakes
Every year, about 48 million Americans will suffer from a foodborne illness. Food poisoning is often overlooked, but can cause serious long-
Wellness Workdays
Nov 12, 20182 min read
Cigarettes Exhaust Your Heart
America has been successful in decreasing the prevalence of cigarette smoking over the past decade. Yet over 15 percent of Americans continu
Wellness Workdays
Nov 5, 20182 min read
The Importance of Resting Heart Rate
There’s a reason your doctor takes your pulse at every visit -- resting heart rate may be one of the quickest and most effective ways to ass
Wellness Workdays
Oct 29, 20182 min read
Tea Time
About half of the U.S. population will drink tea today, and this growing trend is expected to increase over the next five years. Although te
Wellness Workdays
Oct 29, 20182 min read
6 Tricks for Better Brain Health
When it comes to our bodies, most of us are actively working on our health. We try to eat right, go to the gym and maintain our self-care ro
Wellness Workdays
Oct 2, 20182 min read
A Yogurt a Day Keeps Heart Disease at Bay
Hypertension, also known as chronic high blood pressure, is one of the top risk factors for developing heart disease. Currently, hypertensio
Wellness Workdays
Sep 25, 20182 min read
Eat Smart
When thinking about our diet, most of us think about heart health or maintaining or achieving a healthy weight. But one very important organ
Wellness Workdays
Sep 17, 20182 min read
Benefits of Yoga for Type 2 Diabetes
With an anticipated 552 million people to be affected by 2030, type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to be a leading public health issue worldw
Wellness Workdays
Aug 22, 20181 min read
Make Eating a Social Event
Did you know that your friends can influence what you choose to eat? If you hang around with a healthy crowd, you are more likely to make he
Wellness Workdays
Aug 7, 20181 min read
Start Exercising With These Tips
If you are not accustomed to exercising or hitting the gym, it can be a little intimidating to say the least. But as science has shown, ever
Wellness Workdays
Jul 31, 20182 min read
A Fad Diet That Lowers Your Cholesterol
We’ve all heard of the Paleo Diet. This hunter-gatherer diet consists of meats, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and oils. The diet eliminate
Wellness Workdays
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Local Honey May Not Work for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Every year, more than 20 million Americans experience seasonal allergies -- also known as allergic rhinitis. For some, seasonal allergies ca
Wellness Workdays
May 29, 20182 min read
Nutrition and Eye Health
You may have heard your mother say, “Eat your carrots; they’re good for your eyes.” Was this just a way to coerce you into eating your veget
Wellness Workdays
May 7, 20182 min read
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