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Preventive Screening Guidelines for Women!
Posted on: July 18, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Prevention is key to living well. Getting regular check-ups and preventive screening tests are among the most important things you can do for yourself. Unfortunately, not all experts are in agreement about exactly which tests are required and how often they should be done. The following table offers a reasonable summary of current advice. Take time to review these guidelines for screening tests. Use the chart below to remind yourself of when you need to see your doctor based on your personal h ...
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Cereal: Best and Worst
Posted on: July 12, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7When I was a kid I loved Trix, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks and all of the sugary, colorful, fun cereals heavily promoted on TV. Looking back, I am greatful that my parents only bought these things once in a blue moon, opting for healthier alternatives most days of the week. According to Everyday Health, here is a list of the Top 10 Worst Breakfast Cereals: And the Worst Breakfast Cereal Is … You might think that any bowl of cereal is a nutritious start to your kid’s day, but a new study shou ...
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July 2012 Health Care Reform
Posted on: July 11, 2012Categories: HR & ComplianceHow employers Should Handle MLR Rebates The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers to spend a minimum percentage of their premium dollars on medical care and health care quality improvement. This percentage, or medical loss ratio (MLR), is 85 percent for issuers in the large group market and 80 percent for issuers in the small and individual group markets. Issuers that do not meet the applicable MLR standard must provide rebates to consumers. The MLR requirements, which are ...
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Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Posted on: July 10, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Hello blog readers! Since parts of the United States have seen record temperatures within the past few weeks, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss the importance of hydration. According to WebMD, here are 6 reason to drink more water: 1. Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of bod ...
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The Egg: 7 Diet Facts
Posted on: July 3, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Good morning! I hope everyone is having a nice week! I was browsing through Twitter this morning and came across this article about eggs. A lot of people may not realize the health benefits associated with eggs, so I thought I'd share: Who doesn’t love eggs? Whether scrambled, hard-boiled, poached, or folded into an omelet, eggs are versatile and tasty. Even better, eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition in a healthy diet and a great low-calorie addition to a weight-loss diet. With only 15 calor ...
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Key Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables
Posted on: June 27, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7The Dietary Guidelines for Americans calls for all Americans to eat more nutrient-rich foods. Fruits and vegetables can be great sources of the following important nutrients for a healthy body, inside and out! Below are 8 Key Nutrients, why you need them, and underneath each nutrient are examples of fruits and vegetables that contain that nutrient. Calcium: Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. It is also needed for normal functioning of muscles, nerves and some glands. Collard Gre ...
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Self-Defense Strategies Webinar
Posted on: June 27, 2012Categories: News & EventsJoin us July 18th at 10:00 AM to learn about self-defense training. John Carter, owner of Carter's Academy in Columbia, SC, will cover the following topics & more: Personal Protection Strategies Do's & Don'ts- Street Awareness Triangle of Victimization When to Act Send a Message Use Force Practical Technique Demonstration & Practice About the Speaker: John Carter has 26 years of experience in martial arts and self-defense training. He is a certified Black-Belt Instruc ...
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Sugar Substitutes: Why Does it Matter?
Posted on: June 25, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Word on the street is that sugar may be killing us… or at least contributing to health risks like obesity and diabetes. But when it comes to choosing an alternative sweetener, the options can get a little sticky. Sugar Overload — Why Does It Matter? Americans consume a ton of sugar. Actually, make that 10,000 tons every year — a rate that’s increased steadily over the last decade. And sugar finds its way into everything — sodas, baked goods, and even savory foods like pasta sauce and ...
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What Happens to Your Heart When You Lose Weight?
Posted on: June 22, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7What Happens to Your Heart As You Lose Weight? If you lost 10 percent of your body weight, here is what would happen inside your body: BLOOD VESSELS Losing weight reduces the workload on your heart. Blood vessels supply your heart with the blood it needs to keep pumping. As you shed pounds, there isn’t fat sitting around and forming plaque that can build up and clog your coronary arteries, eventually causing a heart attack. Reduce your weight and you reduce your risk. BLOOD PRESS ...
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Is Your Commute Making You Fat?
Posted on: June 18, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Do you commute to work each day? Your commute to and from work may be making you fat, or worse. The more time spent in your car each day diminishes the amount of time you have for healthy activities, such as exercise. Car commuters also tend to eat while driving and their choices are likely to be less healthy than someone who takes time to have a healthy breakfast at home or, on the back end, prepares a healthy dinner. So what can you do to counter some of the disadvantageous effects of a long ...
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Help Celebrate Men’s Health Week!
Posted on: June 11, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7To quote Congressman Bill Richardson: “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue.” Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and adoles ...
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What is the “Fat Burning Zone”?
Posted on: June 6, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Have you ever heard someone say, "You need to get into the fat-burning zone to achieve weight loss?" Well, let's discuss what the Fat Burning Zone is! Your “fat burning zone” is when your heart rate is between 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. While lower intensity workouts are great for building endurance, they aren't always the best choice if your goal is to lose weight and burn fat. The Truth The body does burn a higher percentage of calories from fat in the fat burning zone or at lo ...
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June 2012 Health Care Reform
Posted on: June 5, 2012Categories: HR & ComplianceFlexible Spending Plan Rules On May 30th, 2012 the IRS released Notice 2012-40 with the new guidance relating to the $2,500 annual limit for health flexible spending accounts established as part of the Health Care Reform law. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a $2,500 limit on salary contributions to a FSA which is offered under an employer sponsored cafeteria plan. The limit is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2013. Within the notice the term “taxable year” is defined as the “plan ...
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Superfoods!
Posted on: June 4, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7SuperFoods - What are those? "Superfood" is a popular term in the health food industry. It refers to foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Since the magic health pill has yet to be invented, superfoods are the body's answer. These antioxidant-rich foods reduce the risk for fatal diseases like cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, while allowing us to meet our daily nutritional requirements. Superfoods require healthy preparation. Be sure to purchase fresh rat ...
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World No Tobacco Day – May 31, 2012
Posted on: May 30, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7The World Health Organization (WHO) selects "tobacco industry interference" as the theme of the next World No Tobacco Day, which will take place this Thursday, May 31, 2012. The campaign will focus on the need to expose and counter the tobacco industry's brazen and increasingly aggressive attempts to undermine the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) because of the serious danger they pose to public health. Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The ...
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Palmetto Conservation Foundation Webinar
Posted on: May 23, 2012Categories: News & EventsOn June 13th at 10:00 am, Natalie Britt from the Palmetto Conservation Foundation will be giving a webinar to help inform others about all of the great things The Foundation has to offer. A few of the topics that will be covered are... Palmetto Conservation Foundation – creating a healthy environment for healthy, active lifestyles in South Carolina The Palmetto Trail, a statewide asset from the mountains to the sea Outdoor Recreation programs (Junior Trailblazers Club, Senior Explorers, Pa ...
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Don’t Snooze: How to Become a Morning Person
Posted on: May 22, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Do you have this marvelous plan to wake up, get a work out in, eat a healthy breakfast, and conquer the world - but somehow it never seems to work out. Do you wish you were a better morning person? Being a morning person may be more beneficial for most people’s work schedules and routines, since the workday typically starts around 9 am and the office is not usually open at midnight. Regardless of the situation, there are ways to reset the body clock and become a better morning person. We have ...
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Deskercise!
Posted on: May 18, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7These days, it seems we’re more likely to log hour after idle hour sitting down. And while you may be a spreadsheet champ by day and gym rat by night, recent research suggests that the recommended 30 minutes of cardio five times per week may not undo the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. So what’s a worker chained to his or her desk to do? Luckily, short bouts of aerobics, strength exercises, and stretching in between conference calls can help! While these desk exercises for the cub ...
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Bike to Work Day – May 17th, 2012
Posted on: May 14, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7There have been studies which indicate that a long, stressful commute can be bad for your health. A new study, released this month in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, which notes that adults with longer commutes tend to weight more, have higher blood pressure, and have more dangerous belly fat. Good thing May is Bike Month, and this Thursday is Bike to Work Day! More and more, employers are getting on board and supporting their cycling employees by adding showers, bike racks, a ...
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Women’s Heart Disease Webinar
Posted on: May 8, 2012Categories: News & EventsJoin us May 16th at 10:00 to learn about Women's Heart Disease AND the Mediterranean Diet! John Leech from Lexington Medical Center will cover the following topics: The latest statistics and facts concerning women and heart disease Information on cardiac risk factors for women, including the four risk factors that are more deadly for women than for men 10 Myths about Heart Disease Why the Mediterranean Diet is the healthiest diet in the world to prevent and treat not only cardiovascular dis ...
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