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Improving wellbeing, Making the right decisions, Physical Health

November 12, 2021

HbA1c and Diabetes: What you need to know

Diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic, with cases on the rise in both developing and developed nations. The American Diabetes Association, International Expert Committee, and the World Health Organization recommend using the HbA1c test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. Now that Wheel of Life™ supports HbA1c tracking, let's dig deeper into it. This simple blood test gives a snapshot of your average blood sugar level over the previous 2 – 3 months. It is also used to help peopl...
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Eat healthy, Making the right decisions, Self-Control

February 18, 2021

How to Cut Back on Your Alcohol Intake

Humans started fermenting and drinking alcohol as far back as 13,000 years ago. In fact, evidence of early brewing was discovered in Israel’s Raqefet Cave, thousands of years before wheat and barley farming had even begun in the region. Many ancient cultures celebrated special occasions by engaging in what we would now call “binge drinking.” Thousands of years later, it’s no wonder alcohol still plays such a significant role in cultural and social life around the world. Before w...
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Making the right decisions, Mental Wellbeing, Setting goals, Staying motivated

January 26, 2021

6 Ways to Kick-Start 2021 With Positivity

The beginning of each new year is an opportune time to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in many ways, both big and small, but with the start of 2021 comes renewed hope for the future. Read on for five ways to focus on improving your mental health and wellbeing for the year ahead. 1. Keep a gratitude list The simple act of showing gratitude is a powerful tool for increasing positivity and a proven way to lessen sym...
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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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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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