Every year the U.S. economy loses $180 billion in productivity through staff coming to work sick. When an employee is unable to take a sick day, they risk infecting coworkers and customers, are inefficient and take longer to recover. Though it may seem counterintuitive, paid sick days benefit employees and their families, employers, the economy [...]
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When you look at any magazine, newspaper or television screen, you are bombarded with the image of a thin woman or man. Many people do not fit that stereotype of what is sexy and hot. Not everyone is made as thin as they look on movies. This has led to many young people and even [...]
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If you’ve ever watched hockey (and remember how Duncan Keith lost 7 teeth in Game 4) or if you’ve ever played the game yourself, you don’t need me to tell you how dangerous the game is. Take a moment and check out our graphic below (which is not dangerous at all, unlike the sport). EMBED [...]
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The average consumer relies on the nutritional information on food labels as a guide to healthy and unhealthy foods. It is unfortunate then that these labels routinely and unabashedly lie to consumers and manipulate them into thinking that unhealthy foods are healthy. Check out this infographic and never get scammed again. EMBED THE IMAGE BELOW [...]
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The idea that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ isn’t just a cliche. While a bit of an exaggeration (it’s no replacement for penicillin), laughter can certainly do wonders for your health. Here’s a look at why exactly laughter is good for you and our way of encouraging you to be happy (though not fat and [...]
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