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How to Slow the Aging Process
Your waistband is getting tighter, you haven’t been able to touch your toes in 10 years, and the last time you sprinted after a Frisbee you got winded in a few seconds. Not to mention the fact that your memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. But if you’re blaming those changes solely on the fact that you’re over 40, 50 or 60, you could be missing the real cause – and the solution.
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Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance month designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older.
Ovarian Cancer Awarness Month It is estimated that this year more than 16,000 women will die in the United States from ovarian cancer. Many women don't seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the 5 year survival rate is more than 93%. Find out more about screening for ovarian cancer.
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How do I incorporate wellness programs into
my micro-business? Soaring health care costs have prompted
businesses to get more involved with their workers’ well-being. As a
microbusiness owner, it’s crucial that you begin exploring ways to
implement health and wellness strategies for your employees.
Wellness programs not only help reduce medical and disability costs,
they can reduce absenteeism and promote a general sense of
well-being. You can incorporate wellness in your workplace by:
- Encouraging physical activity
- Sponsoring a safety audit
- Providing incentive programs
- Making drinking water available
For more tips, read our Health 101 article
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Wellness Boosts Health and Bottom Line.”
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