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April 2014 Health Care Reform
Posted on: April 1, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) penalizes large employers that do not offer minimum essential coverage to full-time employees and their dependents. Large employers ...
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Which meditation style is right for you?
Posted on: March 24, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7So which style of meditation is right for you? Here are five to help you pick one that sticks. 1. You’re a People Person (Sometimes to a Fault) Practice: Metta ...
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Vitamin D May Lower Cholesterol
Posted on: March 17, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Many observational studies have suggested that vitamin D may have benefits for heart health. Now a randomized trial has found that vitamin D appears to reduce lev ...
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March 2014 Health Care Reform
Posted on: March 12, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceA waiting period is the period of time that must pass before coverage becomes effective for an employee or dependent who is otherwise eligible to enroll in the pl ...
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Alternatives to Milk
Posted on: March 10, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Whether you're looking for a solution to lactose intolerance, fretting over the carbon footprint of big dairy farming or just want a little variety, you're in luc ...
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10 Great Post-Workout Snacks
Posted on: March 3, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7How important is your post workout snack? It's everything! Forget about all of your hard work if you're neglecting your body's needs in the hour-long window fol ...
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11 Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee
Posted on: February 26, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Coffee is consumed everywhere, and judging by the amount of Starbucks locations in the United States alone, we love our caffeine. And that's fine. In fact, the ...
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Children’s Oral Health
Posted on: February 17, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Despite the fact that it is almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. More than 40 percent of children ages 2 to 11 ...
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Winter Weather Safety Tips
Posted on: February 10, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7As winter storm systems are scheduled to collide in the Carolinas, we’re reminded that winter weather is still upon us. If you find yourself stuck in the snow o ...
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Health Care Reform-February 2014
Posted on: February 5, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires non-grandfathered fully insured health plans to satisfy nondiscrimination rules regarding eligibility to participate in the ...
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February is American Heart Month
Posted on: February 3, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart ...
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Healthy Super Bowl Party
Posted on: January 29, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Everyone is ready for the big game, but that doesn't mean you have to compromise your health to enjoy the game. So whether you are cheering on the Seahawks or Bro ...
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Cigarettes More Dangerous Than Ever
Posted on: January 20, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7A newly released US Surgeon General’s report shows that cigarette smoking is even more hazardous than previously thought. The report reveals that smoking causes ...
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How to Ease Into Healthy Eating
Posted on: January 13, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7You want to become a healthier person and you know your diet could use a major overhaul. But where do you start? Should you go cold turkey and give up all of your ...
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December 2013 Health Care Reform
Posted on: December 10, 2013Categories: HR & CompliancePrior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law, it was common practice for insurance companies to vary the price of premiums based on things like health stat ...
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10 Healthy Holiday Gifts
Posted on: December 10, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7The holiday season is upon us, and you may still have a few names left on your shopping list. Give more than a gift this season – give something that can prom ...
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Health Care Reform-November 2013
Posted on: November 19, 2013Categories: HR & ComplianceResponding to pressure from consumers and Congress, on Nov. 14, 2013, President Obama announced a new transition policy for 2014. Under the new policy, individual ...
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Simple Sitting Adjustments for Less Back Pain
Posted on: November 12, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Americans spend a lot of time sitting – working on computers, watching TV, commuting to work, and more. Americans also spend a lot of time and money at the doct ...
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6 Jobs that Burn the Most Calories
Posted on: November 5, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week for most adults. Exercise has been linked with the reducti ...
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Pre and Post Exercise Meals
Posted on: October 22, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Whether you're an athlete or just starting an exercise routine, it is important to understand nutrition's role. What you eat and drink, and when, can make all of ...