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Happy Healthy Hump Day – Who Needs Sleep?
Posted: May 17, 2017
Bobbi here again. Today, I am going to share about sleep. Like nutrition and physical activity, sleep is a critical determinant of health and well-being. As a working wife and mother of two active elementary school aged children, a good night’s sleep is something I only daydream about. Poor sleep health is a common problem […]
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Left; Left; Left, Right, Left…for the Babies
Posted: May 16, 2017
Saturday, May 13; the Roanoke employees and their families participated in March for Babies. Our team raised over $8,600 which is as of today #1!!!!! Woohoo! And, Charlie Webb ($3900+) and Dennie Denison ($2900+) are #1 and #2 for amounts raised by individuals. We got a little exercise and enjoyed the companionship of our co-workers […]
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Happy Healthy Hump Day: Chronic Kidney Disease is Controllable
Posted: May 10, 2017
Bobbi, your registered dietitian here. Today, I would like to talk about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). As I have shared, my first job after finishing college was as a clinician at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. I counseled parents and children with diabetes and other issues caused by obesity. And, the two major causes of CKD […]
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Improving Corporate Culture in a Small Business
Posted: May 9, 2017
As an Employee Benefits agent, I have heard many testimonies from employers and employees over the years about their work environment… good, bad and ugly. One of the most consistent themes I have heard over the years from both employees and employers is that morale in the office is down. It seems that now more […]
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Happy Healthy Hump Day: Nutrition and Healthy Weight, Keys to Reducing Risk of Disease
Posted: May 3, 2017
Nutrition and Healthy Weight, Keys to Reducing Risk of Disease Happy Wednesday! Bobbi, your helpful dietitian here. Today, I am addressing healthful eating plans that lead to healthy weight. The United States is increasingly becoming a land of the overweight and obese. Carrying around a few extra pounds may be uncomfortable. However, when that few […]
