10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. 1 Memory loss that […]
Cataract What You Should Know
What causes cataracts? The lens lies behind the iris and the pupil. It works much like a camera lens. It focuses light onto the retina at the back of the eye, where an image is recorded. The lens also adjusts the eye’s focus, letting us see things clearly both up close and far away. The […]
National Men’s Health Week
National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. This week is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your husband, partner, dad, brother, son, or friend you can help support the health and safety of the men […]
Accident Prevention In The Workplace
If you’re looking for an accident prevention in the workplace program that provides a 100% guarantee that there will be no more accidents, you won’t find it. You will, however, find ways that greatly diminish the potential for accidents, as long as people follow the safety precautions suggested. Every year, according to the National Council […]
Environmental Health And Safety
For both business owners and managers, there’s a lot of concerns that are important. While getting product or service delivered to customers in a timely manner is one that is at the top of the list, another important issue is environmental health and safety. Maintaining safety compliance is tough and even tougher if your resources […]
Health And Wellness In The Workplace
People are spending less time on physical labor and more time on mental pursuits, which can decrease fitness dramatically. At the same time, no matter how active they are at work, unhealthy eating habits are rampant, causing many illnesses and conditions, including obesity. One of the primary functions of a health and wellness in the […]
Best Workplace Wellness Programs
Helping your employees stay healthy, is not only important for them, it is also important for you. The healthier your employees are, the less they’ll be susceptible to everything from a virus outbreak to chronic conditions. That improves attendance, lowers insurance cost and improves the overall workplace satisfaction of each employee. That’s why offering workplace […]
Mental Health Myths and Facts
Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths. Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone Myth: Mental health problems don’t affect me. Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health […]
4 Ways to Make Temporary Income During the Coronavirus
Hey, fam. I know this is a super weird, hard time for many, and you might be feeling scared right now—especially if you’ve been laid off or you’re on unpaid leave because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). First of all, if that’s your situation, I just want to say I’m so sorry. Take a deep breath […]
Health Threats From High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure threatens your health and quality of life In most cases, the damage done by high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) takes place over time. Left undetected (or uncontrolled), high blood pressure can lead to: Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart […]