Your Health!
Most of today's jobs call for little or no physical activity. Despite all the benefits of modern technology, the result is an overweight workforce. Indeed today's workers are heavier than ever - 66 percent of the nation's workers weigh far more than they should and what is healthy. So what can you do to combat this when your job keeps you in your seat, at your desk - day-in and day-out? Read more inside...
The dinners, the candy, cakes, pies, puddings, the family gatherings that become "food fests" and the chilly evenings in your home relaxing in front of the TV watching your favorite movie or game with popcorn or nachos sitting on your lap can all lead to holiday weight gain. Research shows that most people gain weight from mid November through the first week in January. It is important to realize that for the majority of us, we will NOT lose this weight but rather it will continue to add up and we continue to lose the "battle of the bulge". This is not just about not being able to fit into that cute Easter suit, it is more about what this added weight gain does to your risk of diabetes, heart disease, breast and colon cancer as these are all added risks when you are overweight. More inside...