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Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to your well-being. Our blog, updated monthly, is your go-to resource for research, tips, and guidance through the complexities of personal and professional well-being.
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July 1, 2024
Eat Smart, Feel Better: Nutritional Choices that Boost Gut and Brain Health
Blog post written by Susie Roberts, MS, RDN, LD. Susie is a trainer with Employee & Family Resources. Gut health is grabbing headlines and piquing scientists’ interest— and for good...Read More
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February 2, 2024
Vacation Smarter: Boost Well-Being Beyond the Escape
Turn vacations from a temporary escape into a powerful tool for well-being Are you familiar with that post-vacation afterglow? The kind where you return to work feeling recharged, brimming with...Read More
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March 1, 2022
Cooking at Home: The Main Ingredient to a Happier, Healthier Lifestyle
When your schedule gets hectic, the kitchen can be one of the last places you want to be. Whether you feel too tired, stressed, or stretched for time, cooking often...Read More
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May 1, 2021
Mental and Physical Health: A Two-Way Street
When the COVID-19 pandemic upstaged world news and events in March 2020, the comfortable familiarity of our daily lives flipped upside-down. As Americans continue to cope with the global health...Read More
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April 1, 2021
Sailing Through Seasons of Life
As the seasons transition from winter to spring, many of us welcome this change from cold, dreary weather to warm sunshine with open arms. In our lives there are seasons...Read More
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March 30, 2021
The Dangers of Substance Abuse in the Manufacturing Industry
During the COVID-19 health crisis, there has been a resurgence in substance use and a significant increase in mental health issues. Experts agree the impact will linger long after COVID-19...Read More
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March 1, 2021
Walking the Tightrope: The Importance of Work-Life Balance
Managing work and home life can feel a lot like balancing on a tightrope. With personal and professional roles to juggle it’s easy to become overwhelmed and drop the ball...Read More
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February 2, 2021
Self-Love: Your Most Important Relationship
What is your relationship status with yourself? It’s the time of year when Cupid releases an arsenal of arrows aimed at our hearts, enamoring us with the idea of sharing...Read More
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January 4, 2021
Harnessing the Power of Positivity
Before the clock struck midnight on January 1st, many of us sipped one last drink, smoked one last cigarette, or binged one last decadent dessert before buckling down towards self-betterment...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Responding to People at Risk for Suicide
Responding to people at risk for suicide is never easy. But you can be prepared by knowing who to contact in your workplace if a co-worker is in distress or...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Suicide Warning Signs & Risk Factors
Unfortunately, suicide is a common occurrence. Every 12 minutes, someone passes away from suicide, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. This startling reality has only increased...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Mental Health Month Tips
Take Care of Your Mental Health Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month! Throughout this month, embrace the idea of total well-being – when you care for both your physical and mental...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Alcohol Awareness
Employee & Family Resources is an experienced and trusted resource for addiction assessment and substance abuse treatment. Our Prevention Team shares important information about alcohol use and abuse during Alcohol Awareness Month. In our global...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Unplug to Recharge
As winter gives way to spring, now is a great time to unplug from the incessant distraction of our devices and connect with each other. Our Wellness Expert, Johanna Dunlevy,...Read More
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November 6, 2020
Launch a Workplace Gambling Policy
One way to create a supportive atmosphere at your business is to consider implementing a Gambling in the Workplace Policy. This addresses potential issues of concern regarding workplace gambling but...Read More