Don’t Press Your Luck
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by A bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or A penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, contributing to about 30% of all […]
Prescribed Laughter
The field of psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the relation between the mind and the body, especially in connection with the body’s ability to heal. Gelotology is the science of laughter. Laughter appears to change brain chemistry. Laughter and even imitating laughter has benefits. Check out this Bollywood laugh yoga […]
Home Ergonomics 101
Whether you’re at your office desk or at a home office, making sure you pay attention to your body position and strain on your muscles is important. Below is a list of common strain points and the proper positions and tips to alleviate the stress from head to toe. […]
Laughter & Levity
Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine, and growth hormone. Do you have a favorite joke? A favorite comedian? A funny kid joke? Share it with me and I’ll add it to our website’s newest section “Safety is No Joke” Two fish are in a […]
Age Affects the Length of a Disability
Employees have dramatically changed in comparison to the workforce of 25 years ago. In 2020, 1 in 4 American workers will be over 55. Many Americans over 65 will continue to actively participate in the workforce. The aging workforce is a factor most employers deal with today. Knowing the risks […]
A Final Word on Anxiety
Well, maybe a few more words The way you tell your story to yourself matters. – Amy Cuddy Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. – Deepak Chopra […]
Cardiovacular Disease Affects Employers
Just a Little Heart Attack Cardiovascular disease affects employers. There are many reasons to encourage healthy practices among the workforce. Over 7% of adults in Michigan have coronary heart disease. Heart Disease Costs: 56 hours of productivity lost per year An average of 13 days lost per year Costs $1,000 […]
Do You Have High Functioning Anxiety?
12 Anxiety Symptoms That Might Point to a Disorder Everyone has anxiety from time to time, but chronic anxiety can interfere with your quality of life. While perhaps most recognized for behavioral changes, anxiety can also have serious consequences on your physical health. Panic Attacks Depression Headaches Irritability Pounding […]
C-Suite Anxiety
https://www.kornferry.com/insights/articles/anguish-in-the-remote-c-suite?utm_campaign=02-11-21-twil&utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email CEOs most likely haven’t spent the pandemic working in a cramped apartment. Yet even without having to deal with many of the more common pandemic struggles, an overwhelming and surprising number of C-suite executives say the toll on them personally has been dramatic. Some savvy leaders have […]
Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Be kind to your heart. Cold weather puts immense strain on the heart. Low temperatures cause your blood vessels and arteries to narrow, restricting blood flow and reducing oxygen to the heart. Your heart must pump harder to circulate blood through the constricted blood vessels. As a result, your blood […]