Wellness

It’s no surprise that people are stressed out more than ever at work these days. The success of an employer is partially dependent upon the staff being healthy enough to come to work and carry out their assigned duties.

The early bird gets the worm and may be less depressed, too, according to a recent University of Colorado study. That’s the finding from one of the largest studies exploring the link between sleep-wake preference and mood disorders.

Would you believe this isn’t the first time our nation has dealt with an opioid crisis?

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

You can’t always avoid the stress of work, but you can make it manageable. Create your own zen zone by incorporating these features into your workspace:

Families across the country often struggle finding the time to put meals together every day. Mom and business owner Roxanne Foster noticed this trend. What started as a small business has now led to an Easy Freezy Freezer Meals location in Westminster, plus franchises in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Here’s a fun resolution for 2018: Practice better self-care. Here are some ideas:

Are you a road warrior when it comes to running? There are some great benefits to getting out on trail that you should consider the next time you lace up your shoes.

According to Running USA, race finisher totals skyrocketed during the last two decades, growing from about 5 million finishers in 1990 to more than 19 million finishers in 2013. While some race categories are declining, one that is coming on strong is adult cross-country.

USATF, the governing body for US track and field, defines masters runners as people older than 30 in track and field and over 40 in distance running. Many things change as runners age, but one thing that doesn’t is the ability to compete.

Workplace design is in the throes of a renaissance, according to Steelcase. Rapid advances in technology, innovation agendas, the war on talent and employee disengagement are converging to create an “anti-corporate” backlash against traditional, uninspiring work-spaces.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real. You can feel irritable, blues-y or tired because of the shorter days of winter. Here are a few ideas to keep your mood up throughout the year, especially during winter’s dark days.

Holiday stress is something that can get the best of us. According to psychologist Brianna Hammerman, employing a few simple tips should help you minimize its impact.