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High blood pressure is now even more prevalent in the US. With hopes to reduce the risks of disease, the American Heart Association and the
Wellness Workdays
- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Wellness Workdays
- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Many societies are uncomfortable discussing mental health. Unfortunately, this perpetuates a culture of stigma and discrimination towards pe
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Wellness Workdays
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
What’s Really in Your Granola Bar
Granola bars have been marketed as a nutritious and wholesome snack for years. They are convenient, easy to transport, easy to store and are
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Wellness Workdays
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Using Diet to Cure Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common disorder where stomach acid backs up into the throat, resulting in sore throat, excessive throat clearing and coughi
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 29, 2019
- 2 min
Can Tex-Mex Be Good for You?
Who can say no to a large bowl of queso and unlimited tortilla chips? We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to our favorite Mexican
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 29, 2019
- 1 min
Yoga to Prevent Osteoporosis
People who practice yoga experience many benefits -- increased flexibility, mindfulness, toning, and decreased stress and anxiety. But did
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 23, 2019
- 1 min
Benefits of Glutamine
Glutamine is a building block of protein, known as an amino acid. It is unique because even though your body will produce it on its own, it
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Habits for Happiness: Daily Gratitude
We’ve all met someone with abundant gratitude or a contagiously positive outlook, but have you ever considered their mindset could be the re
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 17, 2019
- 3 min
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance vs. Food Sensitivity
A food allergy is an unfavorable immune response that occurs within a few minutes to two hours after being exposed to the food. The most com
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min
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
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
How Your Work Space Affects You
Was Einstein onto something when he pondered, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” o
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Wellness Workdays
- Apr 2, 2019
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Influence of Emotional Hunger and Fullness
Long day? Ice cream. Horrible day? Skip meals and just go to bed. Food has always been notoriously linked with emotions. When it comes to fo
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 27, 2019
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Wellness Workdays Announces 2019 Best Wellness Employer Awards
The Best Wellness Employer program, developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School, recognizes the
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 26, 2019
- 2 min
Healthy Vegetarian Tips for Kids
Vegetarianism among children has gone mainstream in the past decade. According to a 2009 survey by the Vegetarian Resource Group, about 1.4
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 26, 2019
- 2 min
Eco-Friendly Commuting Alternatives
Cars are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution in the U.S. We’ve become so dependent on cars to perform essential daily tasks. O
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Healthy Fast-Casual Eateries
Eating on-the-go used to mean a quick drive-thru at your nearest burger joint and settling for guilt-inducing junk food. But restaurateurs h
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Bring Back Biophilia
Could a house plant be the answer to increasing employee productivity? The workplace environment has long been studied to examine how physic
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Wellness Workdays
- Mar 14, 2019
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Wellness Workdays Serves Up Wellness Program for Frozen Food Distributor & Ice Cream Manufacture
Wellness Workdays, a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida and Texas a leading provider of worksite wellness programs, has
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Wellness Workdays
- Feb 15, 2019
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7 New Corporate Wellness Trends in 2019
What are the newest trends in corporate wellness? From onsite health clinics to employee burnout, employers across the country are looking f
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