Staying home to reduce the spread of COVID-19 means that we’re not able to engage in our normal physical activities like going to a gym, participating in group classes, or playing sports. Being more sedentary can take its toll on our health, especially for older adults, but there are ways to stay fit and active while staying home. Start by looking for ways to incorporate … [Read more...] about Simple Ways For Seniors To Stay Fit at Home
Wellness
Yoga and meditation in your workday
Right now, working and studying from home and managing through a pandemic is stressful. It’s more important now than ever to take care of your mental and physical health in these trying times. Yoga is growing in popularity as people experience the benefits of the practice, meditation and breathwork. Benefits include: • Managing stress and promoting clarity and improved focus … [Read more...] about Yoga and meditation in your workday
Code Lavender: Caring for our Caregivers
Caring for the community during a pandemic can take a toll on frontline and other essential health care heroes. “There were days when you just wanted to cry, because these patients that you work so hard on to get them better, they weren’t going to get better,” Heidi Strub, RT, at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, shares. “It was not difficult just emotionally, it was … [Read more...] about Code Lavender: Caring for our Caregivers
Heart Disease Linked to Food Insecurity
People with atherosclerosis, particularly those who earn a low income and have other socioeconomic disadvantages, are more likely to experience food insecurity than those without the condition, according to new research. In 2018, nearly 11% – 14.3 million – U.S. households were food insecure, a term the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as “limited or uncertain access … [Read more...] about Heart Disease Linked to Food Insecurity
Workplace Yoga: A Time to Destress
In today’s workplace, whether that be at home or an in-person environment, things can easily get stressful and overwhelming. This is why employers have been getting more creative with finding ways to keep employees engaged and stress free! Among many employee benefits, workplace yoga, both at the office and online at the home office, is gaining huge popularity. It is … [Read more...] about Workplace Yoga: A Time to Destress