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To Improve Your Work Performance, Get Some Exercise
Written by Bonnie Hayden Cheng and Yolanda Na Li
lthough the benefits of physical activity on general well-being are widely acknowledged, there has been a lack of research on how it impacts outcomes at work, including job performance and health. Approximately 200 employees from the UK and China participated in a 10-day study in which the authors captured self-reported and objective physical activity data (via a wearable smart band device), as well as self- and supervisor-reported work outcomes. They uncovered some noteworthy findings about daily physical activity that impact employees and organizations, as well as a few research-backed ways to reap the many benefits of increasing your physical activity.
Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life
Written by Debbie L. Stoewen
People often think about wellness in terms of physical health — nutrition, exercise, weight management, etc., but it is so much more. Wellness is a holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit (1). Although it always includes striving for health, it’s more about living life fully (1), and is “a lifestyle and a personalized approach to living life in a way that… allows you to become the best kind of person that your potentials, circumstances, and fate will allow” (2).
5 Blue Zone Habits to Adopt for a Healthier (And Longer) Life
Written by GEORGIA DAY
“Blue Zones” are defined as regions that have more centenarians and fewer instances of chronic disease than anywhere else in the world, a pattern that experts put down to occupants’ healthy diet and lifestyle habits.
Written byMelinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
Do you eat to feel better or relieve stress? These tips can help you stop emotional and stress eating, fight cravings, and find more satisfying ways to feed your feelings.
According to the 2012 National Nutritional Survey, Australian adults are opting for diets low in fruits and vegetables, and consuming energy-dense foods high in fat, salt and sugar(1).
Being overweight can increase your risk of major health problems—and shorten your lifespan. But even modest weight loss can significantly improve your health.
Written by Lawrence Robinson and Melinda Smith, M.A.
Feeling overwhelmed by money worries? Whatever your circumstances, there are ways to get through these tough economic times, ease stress and anxiety, and regain control of your finances.
Mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve your mental and physical health, and even increase your overall happiness in life. These mindfulness techniques can help you start reaping the benefits.
Feeling tense, restless, or fearful? Anxiety can make you feel trapped in your own head, but these tools can help you ease tension, stay present, and manage anxiety.
