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Last month we talked about wellness in the workplace. Sadly, today's minimally-physical professional lifestyle has contributed to the weight gain epidemic our country is battling. Over half of all adults in the United States are considered to be overweight, and one in...
Wellness in the Workplace
It's no secret the obesity crisis in America has become an epidemic. The numbers are staggering ... more than 2/3 of American adults are considered to be overweight, and one in three is considered obese. What's driving America's chronic weight problem? While portion...
Think You Know How to Sit?
Experts say sitting is the new smoking. You heard me right, studies have shown that sitting for too long can be as harmful to your body as smoking a cigarette and can lead to serious illness. Experts now say that a sedentary lifestyle increases the likelihood of...
Napping: The New Norm
The concept of taking a nap or "siesta" is nothing new; it dates back to the Roman Empire. Famous Americans like Thomas Edison, General Stonewall Jackson and Presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan were nappers. People around the world still head home during the...
Say What? Sound vs. Noise
Being able to hear clearly in your office is very important, but to overhear another's conversation and having your conversations overheard is very annoying and unproductive. In fact, according to a study by office furniture manufacturer Steelcase more than 70% of...
Bringing the Outdoors to Your Office
It's been an unusually hot winter across the United States. Don't get me wrong, I love that I don't have to shovel snow and can wear short sleeves year round. Another thing I love about warm weather is that it lets us enjoy the great outdoors. But what happens when...