Tag: Healthy Lifestyles

A Wake-up Call about Sleepiness and Fatigue at Work

Posted: June 17, 2019

According to a national poll administered by the American Sleep Foundation, more than one-third of the U.S. workforce report daytime sleepiness, which amounts to approximately 5.7 million individuals, or roughly the entire population of Denmark.* Fatigue and sleepiness are considered serious workplace hazards. They are different, but can be experienced together. Sleepiness refers to the [...] Read Post

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What’s the difference between an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer?

Posted: June 14, 2019

If you look, you’ll most likely find no shortage of personal trainers. Many have studied athletic training and can be certified by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), or National Academy of Sports Medicine (ACMS). However, there is no specific degree program for personal trainers, which is why there is [...] Read Post

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Post-Holiday Stress: Working Toward a New Perspective

Posted: February 13, 2019

The winter doldrums are upon us and the post-holiday credit card statements have arrived! For many, this time of year is especially challenging due to increased debt and financial worry brought on by holiday spending. According to surveys, Americans typically spend between $700 and $885 on gifts between November and January. This debt adds to the [...] Read Post

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Health Coaching: Expert Insights

Posted: November 2, 2018

We invited our national board-certified health coaches and clinical health coach for an honest discussion about their experiences. Here’s what we learned: Read Post

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Mental Health at Work: It’s Time to Start Talking about It

Posted: September 24, 2018

“Mental illness is the single greatest cause of worker disability in the United States.” – National Alliance on Mental Illness Considering this startling fact, you may wonder why there isn’t more focus on mental health in the workplace. Our experience as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider to hundreds of small and large businesses has [...] Read Post

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