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Tips for Healthy Joints
Posted on: November 5, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7A joint is the connection between two bones. They are found all throughout your body and allow movements such as bending at the knee and elbow, bending your back, moving your hips and more. It is important to take care of your joints by guarding them from injury. Keep your joints t healthy by following these simple tips: Maintain a Healthy Weight- Keeping your weight in a healthy range is best for your joints. Gaining excess weight will ...
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What You Should Know About Ebola
Posted on: October 22, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Ebola virus disease, also called Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ebola first appeared in 1976 in two simultaneous outbreaks; one occurred in a village near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the other was in a remote area of Sudan. Long confined to sub-Saharan Africa, the most serious outbreak of Ebola to date emerged in West Africa in 2014. Symptoms and Transmission Though highly infe ...
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Traffic Safety- Drive Safely to Work Week
Posted on: October 8, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Almost every person drives everyday weather they are traveling to and from work, driving on the job or running daily errands outside of work. No matter the reason for driving, the time spent behind the wheel is very likely the most dangerous part of an employee’s day. This may come as a surprise because driving seems common so it appears to not be a threat to one’s health. However, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of occupa ...