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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 ...