The health effects of climate change are sobering. They include lung and heart diseases, injuries and deaths related to extreme weather, food- and water-borne illnesses, and threats to mental health. The World Health Organization calls climate change “the single biggest health threat facing humanity.” You may be thinking there’s [...]
This October, PacificSource, is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women worldwide. 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. Breast cancer is diagnosed every 2 minutes in [...]
On Tuesday, September 19, PacificSource will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s National Healthy Lunch Day. We are encouraging all of our employees to make healthy choices during their lunchtime. Afterall, having a fulfilling and healthy lunch will help you perform better throughout your work or school day! Why is [...]
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 [...]
Thinking about cookouts can conjure visions of hot dogs, potato salad, deviled eggs, and chips… all of which can be high in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Updating your summer cookouts to include fruits, veggies, and lean proteins is easy and delicious. Check out our latest infographic for some heart healthy [...]
You may know that getting plenty of fiber is important for your health, but do you know why? Or how to get it? Our infographic below gives you a chance to test your knowledge! So grab a pencil and paper, see how you do, then come back here to read [...]
High levels of stress are known to wreak havoc on your health, increasing your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and more. On top of all that, it’s no fun! The good news? While you can’t avoid stress entirely, there are lots of things you can do [...]
If there is one thing that I've learned over the years it's that when I eat bad foods, my body feels bad. This handy infographic teaches you how to follow the Plate Method, and choose healthy foods so you feel satisfied, full of energy, and ready to take whatever the [...]
