Lunch break Walks

March 15, 2017

If you’re looking for a great way to boost your mood and get through the afternoon at work, go for a lunch time walk. Read more at The Benefits of a Lunch Hour Walk from the New York Times.

March is National Nutrition Month

March 1, 2017

March is National Nutrition Month, a time for reinforcing healthy and nutritious eating habits. But a good reminder is to always check with your doctor before making any dietary changes. Below is a tip sheet with some tips to help you get started making healthy choices. Nurition Tip Sheet provided by WA State Employee Assistance…

Mix up your chili with Butternut

February 22, 2017

Raining days are good days for chili. The next time your thinking about making chili try mixing it up with this healthy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili recipe. Recipe and photo courtesy of allrecipes.com.  

Oral health linked to overall well being

February 15, 2017

According to the Time article “These States Are the Happiest and Healthiest”  your oral health choices can tell you about your over well being. Best Places to Live: Happiest, Healthiest States | Time.com “People who go to the dentist are generally better at evaluating their lives and in control of their health, while poor oral…

Which types of sugars should you pick?

February 7, 2017

Most people enjoy sugar on a regular basis. But did you know that there are good sugars and bad sugars? Natural sugars like fructose, found in fruit, and lactose found in milk can be healthy choices. Avoid added sugars, like sugary beverages, candy. To find our more read Sugar 101 and take this Sugar Survey.…

Glaucoma: 5 Things You Should Know

January 30, 2017

January 30, 2017 • By Jullia A. Rosdahl, Practicing Glaucoma Specialist, National Eye Health Education Program Glaucoma Subcommittee and Duke University Department of Ophthalmology I don’t know about you, but at the start of each new year, I resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, and sleep in when I can! Some years I follow through…

FDA Offers guidance on Fish Intake

January 30, 2017

healthfinder.gov – FDA Offers Guidance on Fish Intake for Kids, Pregnant Women Fifty percent of pregnant women eat fewer than 2 ounces of fish a week, which is far less than the recommended amount, the FDA said. Fish offers nutritional benefits important for growth and development during pregnancy and early childhood, the agency said.

New Research: Sitting Ages your Cells Faster

January 23, 2017

According to an article by healthfinder.gov, we might age a lot faster. Researchers who assessed nearly 1,500 older women found those who sat most of the day and got little exercise had cells that were biologically older by eight years than the women’s actual age.  

Soup: It's what's for dinner

December 30, 2016

Submitted by: Dana Bowen Is there anything better than a bowl of delicious homemade soup? How about a homemade soup that cooks itself? Well, here’s one for you, try this Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup and not only satisfy your need for homemade comfort, but do it with minimal effort. Enjoy! Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup…

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

December 30, 2016

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and ICSEW wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV, but many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. HPV is…