Live Well, Work Well - July 2010

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 13:23
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Celebrate Safely
The Fourth of July is a great time to bring the family together for outdoor fun and activities. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.

Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 16:30
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Anxiety disorders affect over 57 million adults in America – more than 26 percent of the U.S. population.

Understanding Your Doctor’s Instructions

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 10:03
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Do you know exactly what constitutes “clear liquids”? What exactly is a sitz bath? Your doctor probably assumes you know what these and other common medical instructions mean, but you may not. Several of these often-prescribed treatments are described below.

Baking Soda Bath
Your doctor may suggest a baking soda bath to help relieve the discomfort of certain skin problems. Fill a tub of warm water with ½ cup of baking soda

Have High Cholesterol? Change Your Diet and Lower it Naturally

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 09:08
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Lifestyle plays an intricate part in the reason why some suffer from high cholesterol, in addition to genes and gender. Yet, modifying your lifestyle, even slightly, can lower your cholesterol – and consequently lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
If you’re looking to make some changes to reduce your heart disease risks, consider these natural ways to do so:
 

GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 11:57
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Frequent heartburn, evidence of esophageal irritation or inflammation, blood or weight loss may be associated with a more severe problem known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
What is GERD?
GERD is a physical condition in which stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and produces a burning sensation behind the breastbone that moves up toward the neck and throat. It can also create a sour taste and the sensation of food re-entering your mouth. The main symptom of GERD is an uncomfortable feeling of burning, warmth, heat or pain just behind the breastbone, commonly referred to as heartburn.

WISE & WELL

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 14:16
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10 Reasons to Love a Health Savings Account

 Many consumers are eager to learn more about health savings accounts, which continue to generate buzz as a growing trend in health care coverage. The general assumption is that a financial tool with this much potential must be complex and difficult to understand. However, HSAs are simple to outline, and can be broken down into a list of ten basic points for consumers to easily digest.

Top 10 Ways to Prepare For Retirement

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:59
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1.    Know Your Retirement Needs
Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you’ll need about 70 percent of your pre-retirement income – lower earners, 90 percent or more – to maintain your standard of living when you stop working. Take charge of your financial future.

Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 10:11
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Seven Easy Ways to Save
1.  Negotiate a lower credit card interest rate. Simply call up your credit card company and ask for a better rate. If you have an excellent credit score of 720 or higher, you may be able to get a rate of 10 percent or less. If the company refuses to lower your rate, threaten to cancel the card.

Financial and Physical Wellness Go Hand in Hand

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 16:17
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You have probably heard of the significant benefits associated with workplace wellness programs; perhaps you have even implemented one in your organization. What many employers (and others) don’t realize is that financial wellness is just as important as physical wellness. In fact, employees who struggle from financial trouble are often more likely to have less focus at work, an unhealthier lifestyle and higher medical costs.

Back Pain: Risk Factors and Causes

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 14:38
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Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that causes incapacitation. It can come on suddenly – from an accident, a fall or lifting something too heavy – or it can develop slowly, perhaps as the result of age-related changes to the spine.
Risk Factors and Causes
Anyone can experience back pain.
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