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Feast or Famine
Alternate day fasting, also known as intermittent day fasting, is not a new thing. People fast for a variety of reasons, ranging from spirit
Wellness Workdays
Apr 10, 20182 min read
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4 Ideas to Improve Employee Mental Health
Mental health is as vital to an employee’s contributions and productivity in the workplace as physical health. What steps can an employer ta
Wellness Workdays
Apr 6, 20182 min read
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Nutrition: The Key to Employee Wellness
Your organization has implemented an engaging wellness program, but there is one key area you may have missed.
Wellness Workdays
Apr 6, 20182 min read
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Five Food Safety Myths
Have you ever wondered about those food safety claims you heard on the news? We all do our best to keep ourselves and our families safe, but
Wellness Workdays
Apr 5, 20182 min read
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Is Chia the New Flax?
Who doesn’t remember the iconic ch-ch-ch-CHIA pet of the 90’s? That fuzzy little plant was hiding a great source of nutrition right under ou
Wellness Workdays
Apr 5, 20182 min read
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Debra Wein Speaks at Harvard University's Embracing Innovation in Human Resources Conference
Wellness Workdays Founder and CEO Debra Wein spoke at Harvard University's March 27 conference "Embracing Innovation in Human Resou
Wellness Workdays
Apr 3, 20181 min read
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Missing Out When Eating Out
Prior studies link fast-food intake with a diet lacking in quality, but a 2016 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Wellness Workdays
Mar 26, 20182 min read
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A Closer Look at Stevia
Stevia is a natural, non-caloric sweetener. Stevia rebaudiana is a leafy green plant that originates from the sunflower. The stevia plant is
Wellness Workdays
Mar 26, 20182 min read
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Six Organizations Receive Best Wellness Employer Gold Certification
The six certified gold organizations met rigorous evaluation standards in the areas of assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation.
Wellness Workdays
Mar 21, 20181 min read
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Hidden Sugars in Healthy Foods
Do you have sugar overload? We have written many articles about sugar and the recommended amounts of sugar to consume. As a quick reminder,
Wellness Workdays
Mar 19, 20182 min read
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Take a Break for Improved Creativity
How many times have you been hard at work on a project or task and found yourself unable to concentrate, feel creative, or get things done i
Wellness Workdays
Mar 19, 20182 min read
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Kernels of Truth
Apricot kernels, or seeds as they are sometimes referred to, are gaining popularity related to their claims of improving cancer treatment. W
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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The Scoop on Yogurt
Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. MyPlate recommends that adults have at least three cups of dairy every day. Yogurt has many
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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The Surprising Obstacle That Derails Employees' Health Goals
Employers are offering innovative wellness benefits to employees, but many are still doing one thing that undermines employee health.
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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Wellness Incentives: Implications of EEOC v. AARP
What are the implications for wellness program incentives in light of the AARP v. EEOC case and what should you consider doing?
Wellness Workdays
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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Stay Motivated Through the Winter
It’s funny isn’t it? You have no problem exercising in the warm months of the year, but when winter rolls around finding that motivation see
Wellness Workdays
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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Not Your Average Cup of Joe
Are you the type of person who needs that first cup of coffee in the morning, or do you prefer it after meals? One thing is certain, coffee
Wellness Workdays
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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Benefits of Eating at the Dinner Table
Today’s hectic lifestyle has us on the go or in front of a screen for most of our day. Either we’re rushing the kids off to soccer practice,
Wellness Workdays
Feb 27, 20182 min read
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Cinnamon and Spice and Everything Nice
Spices add flavor and color to dishes, but did you know that they also provide vitamins, minerals, powerful phytochemicals and anti-inflamma
Wellness Workdays
Feb 27, 20182 min read
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The Health Benefits of Phytochemicals
Did you know researchers all over the world have consistently found that people who eat greater amount of fruits and vegetables have lower r
Wellness Workdays
Feb 19, 20182 min read
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