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Health Care Reform October 2013
Posted on: October 9, 2013Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a number of federal reporting requirements for employers and health plans. The additional reporting is intended to promote t ...
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Flu Shots: What You Need to Know
Posted on: October 8, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7It's that time of year—flu shot season. But before you head to your doctor, pharmacy, or clinic to get your annual flu shot, know that this year, flu shots have ...
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6 Ways to Get Through a Groggy Day without Coffee
Posted on: October 1, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7So, you wake up in the morning and you just can't seem to roll out of bed. You're still half asleep as you drag yourself down the stairs and you yawn all the wa ...
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Get the Facts on Fiber
Posted on: September 26, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7You have probably heard that fiber is great for digestion and can reduce your cholesterol. But did you know that it can also help with weight management by making ...
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Hydrating with Sport Drinks
Posted on: September 24, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Sports drinks have an image that may be confusing for many. In advertisements, these drinks are the beverages of extremely fit athletes, giving the impression th ...
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Benefits of Using Dental Floss
Posted on: September 17, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Add flossing to your daily dental routine and you’ll experience a cleaner, healthier smile. Most people either forget about flossing or put it low on their list ...
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10 Rules for Digital Happiness
Posted on: September 10, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Navigating the ever-changing landscape of tech/human connectivity can overwhelm even the savviest of techies and frazzle even the most zen amongst us. So here are ...
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Difference Between Barbells and Dumbbells
Posted on: September 5, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Barbells and dumbbells are the two main types of free weights. Using this type of resistance does not restrict your range of motion the way a weight machine does. ...
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on: September 3, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7There is no better time than September, during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, for men to talk with their health care providers about this disease so that they c ...
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8 Healthy Tailgate Foods
Posted on: August 27, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips Making your own chips gives you the same crunchy flavor without all of the fat of regular tortilla chips. Chipotle–flavor ...
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How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Relieve Depression
Posted on: August 22, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Overfed and overweight, it seems unlikely that most Americans would be deficient in fat. But there is one we are missing: omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in ...
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How a “Low Glycemic” Diet Can Help You Lose Weight
Posted on: August 20, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7The Glycemic Load is a scoring system based on your blood sugar response to foods. Foods with a high glycemic load cause a blood sugar spike--a large increase i ...
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8 Popular Fitness Classes, Explained
Posted on: August 15, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Ever wonder what all the different fitness classes at your local gym were about? Well, this article is designed to explain what which exercise class is about and ...
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8 Ways To Become A Morning Person
Posted on: August 8, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7People are about as hesitant to change their sleep patterns as they are their political parties. But truth be told, the morning isn’t a part of the day that yo ...
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August 2013 Health Care Reform
Posted on: August 7, 2013Categories: HR & ComplianceBeginning Jan. 1, 2014, individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health insu ...
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How Long Does It Take To Get Hydrated
Posted on: July 26, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7How long does it take to get hydrated before training? Just 45 minutes, says a recent study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Challengin ...
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5 Ways To Stay Cool
Posted on: July 22, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7For those of us interested in affordability and sustainability, the thought of huge summer cooling bills (and all the greenhouse emissions they cause) is enough t ...
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Safer Ways To Prevent Bites
Posted on: July 15, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7By now I'm sure you've noticed, we're in for a buggier summer than usual. Pests that usually would have died in the cold instead spent the unseasonably warm winte ...
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Choosing the Correct Footwear
Posted on: July 10, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7What’s the one piece of workout gear you can’t live without? Your iPod? A good water bottle? The single most important piece of equipment to virtually any ...
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July 2013 Health Care Reform
Posted on: July 3, 2013Categories: HR & ComplianceIn a surprise, The Treasury announced on July 2nd that the employer mandate of the ACA will be delayed until January 1, 2015. What does this mean for employers? ...