Mid-level management is an excellent source to educate employees about your wellness programs because they usually have the most touches on the most employees. These managers can often get on board with helping promote workplace wellness efforts when they see the value in what these programs and services can do [...]
We’re spending more time sitting than ever, and researchers say it’s wreaking havoc on our bodies. In an interview with Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic – Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, and inventor of the treadmill desk, he states, “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people [...]
Presenteeism is one of those words that is listed with other positive expected outcomes of health and wellbeing programs and employee engagement. It can be defined as being physically on the job, but we are either physically ill or mentally preoccupied due to stress. When an employee is present but not [...]
This past year, a PacificSource member reached out to us to see if we could help his seven-year-old daughter. She had a rare ear deformity that was visible and impacted her hearing. The situation was made more challenging as there was only one doctor in the region who could perform [...]
Finding time for fitness in our daily lives can be challenging, and squeezing some exercise into a vacation may seem impossible. But there are several opportunities to keep healthy, happy, and fit while vacationing. The main thing to remember—all the time, actually—is that something is always better than nothing. It’s [...]
On days when I plan to be at the beach or pool I’m sure to cover every inch of my body with sunscreen – several times a day. I bring along the big Scarlett O’Hara hat, too, making sure my face has even more protection then the rest of my [...]
We may be in the heart of summer, but it won't be long before fall—the start of flu season. Peak flu season can begin as early as October and last through May. The best time to get a flu shot is in September or October. It takes about two weeks [...]
The bright colors of fruits and vegetables are not only appealing to the eye; they also have fundamental health benefits. There are three main types of pigment that give fruits and vegetable their rich hues: Carotenoids (orange and yellow) Flavonoids (blue, red, and cream) Chlorophyll (green) These colorful compounds provide [...]
We can help! This week, PacificSource Wellness Coordinator Sally Cummings and PacificSource Health Management Manager Paul Ramirez are gearing up to answer your questions for our exercise AMA (Ask Me Anything) video! First, we asked a few questions. To give you an idea of what makes a great exercise goal, [...]
Everyone faces challenges when it comes to making time for fitness. After all, there’s a lot of competing priorities. Establishing a fitness routine is a priority you’ll want to put some effort into. Here are some things to think about as you plan your fitness routine: Talk with your doctor. [...]
