On World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins participants across the country in raising awareness of mental health issues, particularly in the workplace. Mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, have significant impacts on the workforce, and businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance […]
Wellness, these days, can seem more like a trendy fad than an actual health initiative. Across New York, for example, Women’s Wear Daily touted the rise of six new beauty and wellness destinations that promise a gamut of offerings from “cocktails and pedicures to hot pilates.” The push to be well is prominent in today’s
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Labor Day has come and gone, which means all the white in your wardrobe should be on the way out, too. But why? The tradition invokes a throwback to the early 1900s when people stowed their bright summer attire to make room for darker, more autumnal hues. And while fashionistas may frown on a white
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People who suffer from sleep disorders, according to studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), face greater risks of accidents in the workplace, reduced job satisfaction, and chronic absenteeism. Those with good sleep habits are better able to focus, think critically, solve problems, and manage stress. So, how can you tell whether your employees
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For businesses today, poor employee health comes at a high cost. With many industries facing increasing economic challenges, curbing overhead has replaced growth as the goal for 2024. However, failing to support the wellness of the workforce may have a hefty price tag. Companies that invest in their workers’ health see a direct return in
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August is National Wellness Month, a time for raising awareness about the importance of self-care. Managing stress and incorporating healthy routines into one’s day may sound like platitudes, but in the hectic bustle of modern business, wellness is crucial. Employees are the lifeblood of your organization. If they break down, the big machine that drives
The human touch, also referred to as bedside manner in the fields of health, is an art that will increase in value as new technologies integrate into our lives at an accelerating pace. On July 30, an AI dental technology company called Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on
Value-based care is a term that HR leaders may not have heard, but it signals a paradigm shift in the way that healthcare services are delivered and consumed. In value-based care, providers manage a patient’s overall health, while considering the individual’s personal wellness goals. Dentists on Demand already offers a convenient and innovative solution that
Bruxism is a word that many people learned during the height of the pandemic. It’s the clinical term for excessive teeth clenching or grinding. And one of the foremost factors that contributes to this involuntary and detrimental oral health habit is stress. HR leaders are no strangers to the complications that arise in the workplace
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Layoffs and unemployment can have a profound effect on the oral health of displaced workers. Stable employment contributes to early intervention for dental problems. However, once steady income streams and benefits disappear, people are less likely to prioritize regular dental visits to save costs – they’re also more likely to engage in unhealthy habits that
It’s June, and that means we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Equality, inclusion, acceptance, and support for friends and loved ones in the community are critical to the advancement of our society. We talk a lot about these issues during Pride, but the subject of health is often pushed aside. It shouldn’t be. The National Institute
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Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated annually every May, was established in 1949 to increase awareness about the vital role that mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. It marks a time when we can dedicate our attention to acknowledging the persistence of mental health issues in society and the workplace, while focusing on