Health & Wellness Tips

Consuming fiber can have major positive effects on your waistline and your overall health. Eating 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day also promotes healthy bowel functions and may lower your risk for heart disease and cancer. Here’s how…

Makes: 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup nonfat milk ⅓ cup applesauce ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick-cooking oats (uncooked) 1 cup sugar 1 ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tart apple (cored and chopped) Raisins and…

When anxious, you tend to take rapid, shallow breaths from the chest. Chest breathing can result in increased heart rate, dizziness and muscle tension. During abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing, you instead take even deep breaths, which reduces the amount of…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of U.S. adults don’t get the physical activity they need to reduce their risk of and prevent chronic conditions. Moreover, getting enough physical activity can help prevent 1…

When implemented successfully, workplace wellness programs can reduce health care costs, increase employee productivity and reduce absenteeism. While some wellness programs encourage participation, others are results-oriented, meaning employees are encouraged to meet certain health goals or metrics. At American Health…

The United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this spike is an emerging variant known as Delta, which was first seen in India in December 2020. The…