Every five years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases new dietary recommendations based on the most recent findings in nutrition science. View our summary of what is new.
The positive impact DEI initiatives have can seep into and infiltrate your workplace in many domains: recruiting and retaining talent, productivity, innovation, decision-making, team performance, culture, reputation, financial performance, AND employee wellbeing. Here are 4 Tips for Starting the DEI Conversation at your organization.
Enhance your employee wellness program with our Healthier Living Newsletter Subscription. Receive 12 issues of colorful, easy-to-print or email, 2-page newsletters that cover a wide range of health and wellness topics. PLUS each month you will receive a handout and PowerPoint slide deck (3 to 5 slides) on a health awareness topic.
Jill Duevel shares how the Top Chef Wellness Portal Challenge inspired a new family activity. Picking new recipes, grocery shopping, and cooking together was a great way to enjoy family time together, teach her daughters how to cook, and learn about nutrition.
The last year has presented hardships for many of us, especially our healthcare workers on the frontline. The UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas wanted to find a way to uplift the spirits of their workers and provided a unique opportunity to look for the good in a difficult time.
“This Fish Tacos recipe bridges the gaps between recreating fresh pico and guac I had in Cozumel, the first fish tacos I ever had in Cancun, and the crema from my favorite taco place, Rusty Taco. Other than the flavors, what I enjoy most about this recipe is the fresh vegetable ingredients and the simplicity of using premade tortilla-crusted fish.” – Kyle R.
In 2020 we all had to pivot. We adapted to what was needed in our community and workplace. The Deluxe Wellbeing vision is “Supporting people so Deluxe thrives.” By having a framework in place for this strategy Deluxe was better able to adapt to the COVID crisis and support the needs of their employees to keep their organization thriving. Learn how they enhanced their wellness program with VTO time, Meeting-free Fridays, Virtual Fitness, Philanthropy Cloud, and Childcare Support.
The mantra, now-more-than-ever is a saying that couldn’t be more applicable than for corporate wellness. How are companies supporting employees to ensure their health and wellbeing is top of mind?
Laughter is contagious! It draws people together and is great for your health. Laughing triggers physical and emotional changes in the body. This priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use.
Your brain will train itself to create certain neural pathways. Meaning when you have a negative thought, your brain is being trained to have more negative thoughts and alternately having positive thoughts trains your brain to have more positive thoughts. Both positivity and negativity can greatly affect our daily lives, the key is choosing positivity.