We all have busy lives, and multi-tasking might as well be our middle names. But is this healthy? Not always. According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is killing us. Three out of four doctor’s visits are for stress-related ailments. The causes of stress are many: money, work, relationships, family, traumatic events, death and […]
Walking, biking, skateboarding, skipping, scooting — however you get from point A to point B with your own body — are old concepts, but constitute a new trend in communities, including the Grand Valley. Commuting in other ways besides your car is not only fun, but also offers tremendous health and economic benefits. Let’s dive […]
Experts predict that by 2023, the cumulative costs of chronic diseases in the United States will climb to $4.2 trillion. Talk about a financial burden that’s practically impossible to wrap your head around. Such chronic diseases as diabetes, cancer and heart disease are increasing at unprecedented rates in the U.S. and costing employers, individuals and […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention peg the cost to U.S. employers of absenteeism due to influenza at $77 million a year. Mesa County employers are no exception when it comes to facing the costs of absent employees. As of early January, Mesa County had 68 hospitalizations and one death from influenza. This figure […]
Tis the season for family and friends, yummy treats, sweet drinks … and weight gain. Research shows the average American gains 5 pounds to 10 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s. Since Americans seldom lose holiday weight, the pounds can accumulate year after year. To help curb holiday weight gain, Healthy Mesa County has launched […]
It seems simple — something we’ve been told time after time, usually by nagging mothers before supper. But can a simple act of hygiene really improve business? Yes. This flu and cold season, emphasize to your employees the importance of washing hands. Here’s why it’s a smart business move: Employees are less likely to get […]