If you’re cutting back or have quit drinking alcohol, but want a little more pizazz than club soda or tea, you’re in luck! These days, it’s easier than ever to find creative nonalcoholic “mocktails” that are perfect for routines and social situations that commonly include alcohol. In this video, [...]
This year, Earth Day’s focus is investing in our planet, continuing the 2022 theme. EarthDay.org, the global organizer of Earth Day, engages governments, institutions, businesses, and more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part. What does it mean to invest in the [...]
5 tips to help you drink more water Drinking water throughout the day may seem like a repetitive chore. However, getting your fill is important to your daily wellness and overall health. Water helps keep your body at a normal temperature, lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord, [...]
Did you know that taking care of your digestive health is one of the best things you can do for your overall health? “Gut health,” as it’s often referred to, helps protect your body from infection and inflammation, strengthens your immune system, supports your mental health, and much more. [...]
Schedule your preventive health visit today Preventive health visits are vital for your well-being. They help you maintain your health and identify potential problems. And—as a PacificSource member—they’re free. What to expect: Preventive health visits are routine physicals. Your doctor checks your height, weight, heart rate, and blood pressure. [...]
There’s a reason casseroles have retained their popularity over the decades. They’re fuss-free, economical, and make a satisfying, hot meal on a cold winter night. In addition, you can cook in bulk and freeze to enjoy later if you like. In this video, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager Sabrina Black [...]
Between demanding work lives and personal or family needs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The common response to ever-growing workloads is to work harder and put in longer hours, rather than to step back and find a new way of operating. Feeling perpetually overwhelmed has a range of negative [...]
Ah, homemade soup. It’s healthy, versatile, easy, and delicious. What’s not to love? And during the cold winter months, it’s just about the perfect meal—providing cozy warmth from the inside out. In this video, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager Sabrina Black shares one of her go-to recipes that even picky [...]
5 tips for stress-free time off From personal days to vacation, stress-free time off is vital for R&R. Time off can come in many forms. You may receive hourly PTO (paid time off), or you may be a student taking a break. Regardless of how it’s defined, everyone needs [...]
If you can’t snooze, you lose. Once you realize how much sleep affects your energy level, brain function, metabolism, body weight, immune response, and mood, you’ll see why these six strategies give quality-sleep habits the wake-up call they deserve: Increase bright light exposure during the day. Natural sunlight or bright [...]
