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Sleeping better

October 23, 2020

How Sleep Changes As We Age

The amount of sleep we need changes as we age. Both sleep duration and quality tend to decline as we grow older. While infants typically need the most rest, older adults need the least, and sleep may be fragmented in later life, as well. Getting a good night’s sleep becomes more difficult at the beginning of adulthood. Why do sleep needs shift from seventeen hours each night in infancy to seven or less in old age? Physical and mental developments and fluctuations in the body’s natu...
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Success stories

August 28, 2020

The perfect app to improve your health – Arie’s story

I have a desk job and a corner office. Because “sitting is the new smoking” my company started a health program three years ago. The main goals were: walking 5 minutes after one hour of desk work, 10.000 steps a day, healthy food in the canteen and creating green work zones in the office, with desks where people can stand or even cycle. More physical activity during the workday has a positive effect on negative work-stress and improves your sleep pattern. We all received a wearable to ...
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Improving wellbeing

August 24, 2020

An Ounce of Prevention, More Than Ever

August is National Wellness Month in the U.S. Traditionally, it’s been a time to reemphasize the importance of practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors – like eating healthier, getting more exercise and better managing stress. This all seems rather basic, but truth-be-told even small improvements in these modifiable lifestyle behaviors can lead to significant health enhancements. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that eliminating just three co...
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Food tips, myths and facts

August 20, 2020

What should you know about ultra-processed foods?

Ultra-processed food is on the rise globally. It is a fact that an increasing amount of consumers are looking at these foods as staples in their diet; opting for easy, ready-made meals that are full of added sugar, fat, salt, colorings and preservatives. We all know that, as a general rule, a diet that is mostly comprised of natural, unprocessed foods, is a healthier option. But sometimes it is hard to spot the differences between the various levels of food processing and what exactly is c...
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Managing weight

August 13, 2020

Obesity and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

The Coronavirus pandemic is hitting the world hard, but those with compromised immune systems and significant risk factors have a higher likelihood of getting the virus. As information emerges about this illness, we are learning more about some of these risk factors, one of which is obesity. What Is Obesity? Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of excess fat on the body, which poses serious health risks and can cause a variety of diseases and problems. Obesity is typically measured by body ...
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Food tips, myths and facts

June 11, 2020

Processed food: Is it all unhealthy?

Processed food often gets a bad rap, and mostly for good reason. As a rule of good health, you should enjoy a clean, natural diet and avoid eating processed food. However, it’s important to understand what processed food is and why it is unhealthy for you before you completely write it off from your diet. You should also be aware of the processed food options that are actually fairly healthy. What Exactly Is Processed Food? You have likely heard the term “processed food” with an add...
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Making the right decisions, Mental Wellbeing, Staying fit at work

May 8, 2020

The positive aspects of continued remote work after the pandemic: an evaluation

In light of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working remotely to help prevent the virus’s spread. As remote work continues, employers may see the benefits of maintaining a work-from-home situation. For this reason, one has to wonder if working remotely will become the norm rather than the exception. Advantages of continued remote work There are a variety of advantages and drawbacks of remote work, so it is important to evaluate them carefully if you are cu...
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Mental Wellbeing, Staying fit at work

April 30, 2020

How to protect your mental health while working from home

In the midst of this global pandemic, many employees are relegated to working from their homes to help mitigate the spread of the infection. Although this is an ideal situation for many people, it can be difficult for others. For those with an extroverted, outgoing personality, feelings of isolation can quickly begin to creep in. These feelings of isolation can take a toll on one’s mental health. Not everyone is wired to work at home without other co-workers to communicate with in person...
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Making the right decisions, Managing stress

April 14, 2020

How to best handle stress during a quarantine

Right now, millions of people around the globe are quarantined in their homes. Businesses are closed, and there is little to do outside of your own house. You cannot meet up with friends and co-workers. This can be extremely depressing and stressful for many people. As mentioned in our previous blog post, "How to stay happy when working from home" there are several things you can do while you are quarantined at home. The following are some additional ways to handle the stress of a quarantine:...
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Making the right decisions, Physical Health

April 2, 2020

What is COVID-19 and how can we fight it with lifestyle choices?

With the outbreak of the recent pandemic – COVID-19 – we would like to help you stay fit, both physically and mentally and we’d also like to inspire you during these difficult times. We at dacadoo take the current situation very seriously, because #WECARE. We know that staying at home and keeping social distance might be challenging at times, but it’s necessary to slow down the spread of COVID-19. This is why we’ve just published our infographic - a guide on how to cope with C...
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