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February is American Heart Month
Posted: February 6, 2018
If you haven’t yet been reminded, February is American Heart Month. From our favorite tv shows including Grey’s Anatomy and This is Us to our favorite departments store sales, we are being reminded to pay attention to our hearts. We are also being reminded to spread the word about prevention through campaigns such as #goredforwomen, #yourethecure, and #lifeiswhy. Be […]
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Color Me Crazy
Posted: January 30, 2018
What does color say about you? Have you seen those tests on Facebook that claim to tell you that how you see color determines your personality? Is it gray, blue or green? Play the game here. Maybe you are more a “my favorite color” says I am… person. I just read an article in Psychology Today, by Bernardo […]
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How to Work from Home When You’re Sick
Posted: January 16, 2018
Flu season is here with a vengeance and it can be tough on the workplace, creating resentment among co-workers, testing flexibility policies and putting the boss in awkward situations. Whether motivated by fear of losing their jobs, a desire to look responsible, a need for income or reluctance to give up vacation days, employees inevitably […]
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Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Posted: January 9, 2018
The reality of winter has set in here in Southwest and Central Virginia. We have been dealing with frigid temperatures over the last week with some icy conditions as well. No snow yet, but we know it is in our near future. Preparing for these common cold-weather health hazards can keep you out of the […]
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Happy Healthy Hump Day: Anxious and Stressed? Me too!
Posted: November 22, 2017
As parents, we are anxious sometimes. Are we giving our kids everything they need? Do I spend enough time with my spouse after a full day at work and the kids’ homework, baths, etc? Where is my “me time”? How do we tell when it is normal anxiety or something we need help with? Sometimes […]