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Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![Diabetes: What is it? How does it affect me? What can I do about it?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/diabetes-1326964_640-640x336.png)
Have you ever wondered what exactly is diabetes? Does it affect me or my loved ones? What’s the big deal anyways? Can’t I just ignore it and go on with my life? For Diabetes Alert Day, we’re going to (hopefully!) convince you why it is important to know if you
![Give yourself the gift of Respite Care](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/01/pexels-photo-675313-500x336.jpeg)
We are in the midst of our third Powerful Tools of Caregiver class offering, and I am reminded again of the importance of self care for caregivers. As primary caregivers, it is likely you will experience higher degrees of stress, exhaustion, and are more prone to illness. It is important
![Beyond Food: What a Dietitian Can Do For You](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/2019RDNDayLogo-600x336.jpg)
Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day- a day to celebrate the dedication of dietitians as advocates for advancing the nutritional health of people around the world. I personally chose to become a Dietitian so that I could empower people by giving them knowledge and tools to optimize their total
![Empowering more women to go into STEM](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/Jess-Mayo-3-702x336.jpg)
SAS is a place for the relentless problem solver, the tireless innovator and the passionate explorer. One of our Associate Test Engineers, Jess Mayo knows that, here, your know-how, abilities and talents are what matter most. Are you curious about the world around you? Are you filled with passion to
![Resiliency in Children & Teens with Chronic Illness](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/01/ATLAS-676x336.jpg)
Resilience is the capacity to respond positively to hardships that someone might come across, including living with a chronic illness. It is about adapting to the new normal, learning information, and focusing on strengths and values. Being flexible and adaptable, having good communication within the family and medical team, and
![How to be a Good In-Law](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/02/family-500x336.jpg)
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I have two adult sons, both of whom who are married—one for 10+ years and one for 2+ years—so I’ve had some time to practice. My guess is if you are reading this blogpost, you either have an in-law relationship that is