Empowering employees through the workplace wellness program

Lee Health’s mission is to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion. We aim to fulfill our mission in many different ways – within the walls of our hospitals, physician and outpatient offices, and in our community. One specific example of being a trusted partner is our Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Program, whereby we work with local businesses to educate and empower their employees to manage their chronic health conditions and find work-life balance. Arthrex Inc. recently hosted the program and found it beneficial for employees and the company.

Larry Antonucci

Larry Antonucci

“Hosting the Workplace Chronic

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How to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine

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The fast-paced lifestyle of the modern world has made it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy life. With busy schedules and packed routines, most individuals find it challenging to carve out time for their health and fitness. However, a healthy lifestyle is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life.

In this blog, we will explore some tips and tricks to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine, so you can prioritize your well-being without sacrificing the other aspects of your life.

Prioritizing Physical Activity for Overall Health

Regular physical activity is a crucial component of

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Healthiest Pet: How Often Should A Cat Go To The Vet

As a cat owner, you may find yourself asking, “How often should a cat go to the vet?” The question may seem simple, but the answer can vary depending on a number of factors. Some cats may only need to see the vet once a year for their annual check-up, while others may require more frequent visits due to health issues or age.

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It’s important to understand that cats are masters at hiding their symptoms, so regular visits to the vet can help catch any potential health problems early on. However, taking your cat to the vet too often

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Hawaii is ranked the best place to live for a long and healthy life

Sun, surf and sand — what’s not to love?

Hawaii was ranked the best place to live for those who want to live healthy and enjoy a high life expectancy, while New York was rated 18th.

Residents in Hawaii have the longest life expectancy of the typical American at an average of 80.7 years, according to a new study published in Life Extension.

The Aloha State was followed by Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and New Hampshire to round out the top five.

On the other end, West Virginia ranked last dead with a life expectancy of 72.8 years, followed by Mississippi,

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Experts reveal how the pressure of a healthy lifestyle can be having the opposite effect

Over the past few years wellness trends have grown in popularity – from yoga and meditation to gut-friendly foods.

And while being invested in looking after our physical and mental health is a good thing, experts have questioned if the fixation and constant bombardment of self-improvement actually makes us happy.

Life coach and NLP practitioner Rob Brennan told FEMAIL: ‘The trend of wanting more, wanting to be happier, wanting to look perfect and to have the perfect life, is ironically creating deep rooted unhappiness and discontent.’

And from cutting out food groups to eat ‘cleanly’ to tucking into protein bars,

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Ty Jerome knows what he proved with Warriors, has no anger over contract

Jerome knows what he proved with Dubs: ‘Zero hard feelings’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

SAN FRANCISCO — For the last 11 Warriors games, Ty Jerome’s pregame routine has changed. Once the game begins, Jerome has stayed on the sidelines in a sweatsuit. That’s the life of a two-way player in the NBA, and it’s about to change again on Tuesday for the 25-year-old point guard.

Jerome last played over three weeks ago on March 11 in a nine-point Warriors win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then, Jerome has been getting his lift and drill work done earlier in

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Life Time Bringing Its Luxury Living Residences to Burlington, Mass. This Spring

Five-story Life Time Living complex comes together with adjacent Life Time Burlington Athletic Country Club to create a village embracing the Company’s ethos for healthy living

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation’s premiere healthy lifestyle brand, is bringing its one-of-a-kind Life Time Living experience to Burlington, Mass. with the debut of luxury-for-lease residences, which are set to open in Summer 2023. Located at 20 Fourth Avenue, construction is underway on the five-story, 167-unit development that will share a campus with the existing Life Time Burlington athletic country club, creating a 13-acre healthy living,

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Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

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The researchers found that each individual’s healthy behavior (healthy diet, regular exercise, active social contact, cognitive activity, non-smoking, and never drinking alcohol) was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years after accounting for other health, economic, and social factors. The strongest effect on slowing memory decline is a healthy diet, followed by cognitive activity and then physical exercise.

Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits.

According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJa healthy lifestyle, particularly a healthy diet, is linked to slower memory decline.

The

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