You have likely heard the tagline: Sitting is the new smoking. But is sitting really an equivalent to smoking as far as the danger it poses to your health? Both are damaging but is it fair to say one has replaced the other?
A study based out of Columbia University Medical Center reports that people with desk ... Continue Reading
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Drug Testing Services for Employers Nation Wide
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As an employer, you don’t always know if there’s a problem with substance abuse by looking at an employee or reviewing an application. That’s why drug screening is so important in the workplace.
Whether you require hair, oral fluid, urine or blood collections, our fast and ... Continue Reading
Biometric Screenings
Through our experience, we discovered that the first step towards developing an effective wellness program is to understand the health status and risks of your employee population.
Our on site biometric screenings are able to obtain that information and create a customized program based on the results!
Flexible ... Continue ReadingGrow Your Own Greens for Healthier Living
As summer draws to a close, it can be discouraging to realize that fresh produce will not be as readily available. Farmers’ markets typically start to thin out towards the end of summer and the roadside stands of fresh fruit and vegetables become few and far between.
What better time to grow your own greens? While you ... Continue Reading
The Most Fierce Flu Season in 10 Years: Know the Facts
The current flu season hasn't even peaked and yet federal officials are saying this is the most severe outbreak since the swine flu pandemic in 2009 - and it’s getting worse.
Part of the reason why the flu has been so fierce this year is due to the prevalent Influenza A H3N2. The flu vaccine is less effective against ... Continue Reading
Is it Time for a Digital Detox?
Is your phone within arms-reach right now? How many times a day do you pick up your phone? And out of those times, how many are for an actual phone call? Chances are, the majority of times you use your phone in a day are for social media and/or e-mail.
Many people feel like their lives are run by their phones; ... Continue Reading