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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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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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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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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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, 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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March 31, 2020
How to stay happy when working from home
Now that many of us need to work from home during the Covid-19 crisis, we need to find ways to reduce stress and maintain our sanity. The following are some things you can do to help keep yourself healthy and sane during these confusing and uncertain times: Stay hydrated Hydration is crucial in any situation but is especially important during a time of stress. When you have been thrown into a completely new routine with your job, you will likely experience some stress. Your entire body, inc...