Category: Live Well, Work Well

Live Well Work Well Newsletter – Celebrating Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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‘Tis the season for holiday planning. Yet, gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties and travel may put Americans at an increased risk for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you carefully consider the spread risk of in-person holiday celebrations.

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Live Well Work Well Newsletter – Flu Season is here

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The arrival of the fall and winter months signals many things, including flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity peaks between December and February. It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter.

Many symptoms of the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 are similar, so learn how to differentiate between them on the next page.

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Live Well Work Well Newsletter – October 2020

An unintentional phenomenon is on the rise—pandemic fatigue. People are tired of staying at home. People want to be the social creatures they inherently are. People want their “normal” back.

This collective fatigue is making some people—consciously or unconsciously—disregard pandemic guidance such as social distancing and mask wearing. Others may be reaching a mental health breaking point.

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Live Well Work Well Newsletter – September 2020

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Choosing effective hand sanitizer

TIP: Try to steer clear of hand sanitizers that claim to help prevent COVID-19, as that hasn’t been proven yet.

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Live Well, Work Well – May 2020

Celebrate World No Tobacco Day by Learning About Smoking Cessation

Sugar Substitutes and You

Combatting the Loneliness Epidemic at Work

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April – Live Well, Work Well

Laugher may be a key in fighting workplace stress. The benefits of humor extend beyond your personal life – they can help you achieve in the workplace.

Here are some things to consider about humor in the workplace.

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Overcoming loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic

As public health officials work to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), many have recommended social distancing and self‐quarantining. Some states across the country have issued orders for people to stay at home unless it’s essential they leave, and some employers have had to send employees home or ask them to work remotely. While these actions can help slow the spread, they can have negative effects on your mental health.

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If you have concerns about your mental well‐being while you’re in quarantine, please contact your mental health professional or use SAMHSA’s National Helpline by calling 800‐662‐HELP (4357).

March – Live Well, Work Well

 Eating Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive 

Eating a well-balanced diet is a key component of living a long, healthy life. Many Americans think that eating healthy means they have to empty their wallets, which isn’t necessarily the truth. Keep the following money-saving tips in mind next time you’re grocery shopping: 

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