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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMarch 28, 2018 0

Cracking Egg Carton Labels: What They Really Mean

The egg aisle is a confusing place! The egg cartons are plastered with pictures of happy chickens and seemingly healthy terms like farm fresh, natural, organic, free range, and cage free. So many options can make your head spin! How do you decide which one to buy? Let’s dig a

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMarch 27, 2018 0

Misperceptions About Hospice

Working in hospice I learned there was nothing I could say to erase a person’s pain, sadness, anger etc. I didn’t have that power and it would be irresponsible to think that I did. However, through education, I found that I could often ease the unnecessary additional suffering caused by misinformation and

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Kim AndreausMarch 20, 2018 0

Working on my moves

As I write this we are halfway through teaching our first Powerful Tools for Caregiving class. It has been an exciting time of learning and growth for all of us. Each time I work with caregivers, I am reminded of a common theme – the delicate dance of trying to

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMarch 14, 2018 0

Your Waffle Iron is Lonely

Waffle irons are just for making waffles, right? WRONG! Obviously, waffle irons do make waffles, but if you’ve only been using it for waffles, you’re missing out.

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Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyMarch 14, 2018 0

Pi-Tag – es lebe die Mathematik!

Mathematik im Alltag, da denkt jeder sofort an die Rechnung im Restaurant, die man mal schnell per Kopfrechnen aufteilen will. Oder an Dreisatz, Prozentualrechnung, jaja … Für viele Leute kein Problem, aber irgendwie negativ besetzt. Das muss sich ändern! O. k., da wird nun kein gesetzlicher Feiertag rausspringen (wobei DAS jeden

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Celeste CooperMarch 6, 2018 0

Our Second Brain

Have you ever experienced that “gut feeling” ….you know the one that’s trying to tell you something and you don’t know why? I remember having a feeling I couldn’t quite explain fifteen years ago. There was a job opportunity in Canada. As a way to entice moving there, I was provided

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Planner and Flowers on Desk

Dana AderholdMarch 6, 2018 0

Busy Season at Work? Get Organized at Home

“There’s so much free time on my work calendar this week” said No SAS Employee Ever. For most of us there's never a lot of downtime at work but there are certain times of the year that we consider our ‘busy season’. For Work/Life it’s January, right after the holidays.

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNFebruary 28, 2018 0

How to Stay Committed to Clean Eating When Life Inserts Itself

It’s been quite an interesting Winter, one that was predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac to be cold and wet. Cold? Not so much. Wet? Painfully so! Parts of it have been beautiful, though, including an unexpected snow storm in January that covered our area in 10 – 12 inches of

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Page CvelichFebruary 27, 2018 0

The Myth of the BFF

I remember going to a workshop about grief a few years back. At one point, the speaker talked about various types of support grieving folks need after the typical mourning rituals have receded and life continues on. He asked the workshop participants to pull out a sheet of paper and

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 23, 2018 0

Bringing the True You to the Table While Dating

Thank you to Katie Pape, LPC for this Friday's guest post for the Work/Life Center 2018 Relationship Series. In a new relationship or a first date scenario, you might think you have to downplay who you are or change your persona to get a needed laugh from your interesting date,

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 22, 2018 0

The ADHD Effect on Relationships

Thanks to Amelia Kelley, PhD for this guest blog post for the Work/Life February Relationship Series. Trying to date and find a meaningful relationship can pose challenges to most any person who has ever tried. But when these challenges are coupled with a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known

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Kim AndreausFebruary 20, 2018 0

Caregiving and Relationships

Work/Life is focusing on relationships during the month of February. As the Eldercare Program Manager, I often work with individuals who are caregivers – trying to balance the caregiving role with their spouse/significant other relationship. While some who provide care to their spouse feel the experience strengthens the bond between

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 13, 2018 0

Wondering what to do on Valentine's Day?

Two years ago my husband and I found ourselves on the eve of Valentine’s Day with no plans. It fell on a weekend that year so there was plenty of time to do something. The act of giving gifts isn’t necessarily either of our love languages. We also have very

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Lisa AllredFebruary 9, 2018 0

Valentine's Day: What we can learn from elementary school students

This is a guest blog by Hayden Dawes, LCSW, LCAS-A, as part of the Work/Life February Relationships Series. We offer our sincere thanks to Hayden for volunteering to contribute! As we head into Valentine's week of 2018, I am struck at the differences as to how children and adults typically celebrate

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 7, 2018 0

Keep It Clean This Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day just a week away, many of you might already be thinking about the treats that tend to come along with this holiday. Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we all love a little special treat now and then. While I don’t believe that you have to

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Lisa AllredFebruary 6, 2018 0

Attractiveness and Self-investment

Next week I am offering a lunch-and-learn called "Successfully Single: In and out of relationships", but I think I should have titled it "Attractiveness and Self-investment". I am not sure how many people want to be "successfully single", particularly this month when our collective attention is focused on love and

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Lisa AllredFebruary 2, 2018 0

This Valentine's Day: Give your lover more presence

This is a guest blog by Shelly Hummel, LMFT and Carole Cullen, LMFT as part of the Work/Life February Relationships Series. We offer our sincere thanks to Shelley and Carole for volunteering to contribute! Jennifer and Dave have been married for 3 years. “We have a huge argument every December

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Chelsea JonesJanuary 31, 2018 0

Crush Your 2018 Goals With Heart Rate Training: 4 Reasons to Use a Chest Strap

It seems like almost everyone is sporting a gadget these days to record their every move, as fitness trackers have become increasingly popular over the last several years. While some devices have the ability to recognize mileage, steps, and even sleep patterns, perhaps the most important feedback when it comes

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Lisa AllredJanuary 30, 2018 0

Love Languages Revisited

Sometimes we social worker types in Work/Life forget that other people don't use phrases like "love languages" with the same ease that the typical SAS employee might talk about "data-driven customer experience." In Work/Life we are kicking off a February series on relationships, so I wanted to take a moment to tell

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Amanda PackJanuary 26, 2018 0

Data Driven Fitness: VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, Heart Rate, What?

Want instant feedback regarding your workout? It’s a numbers game! The fitness industry is making billions off data tracking wearables from Polar to Garmin and beyond. Studios are displaying heart rates on smart screens in classes, in fact, that’s one of the new gadgets we’ve added at the RFC this

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 24, 2018 0

Making Your Own Non-Dairy Milk

Non-dairy milks are becoming more and more popular. Have you seen all the options at the grocery store lately? There are so many! Unfortunately, many of those options contain ingredients we may not want to have on a regular basis, like added sugar, gums, stabilizers or other fillers. Plus they

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Page CvelichJanuary 23, 2018 0

A Lesson from the Amaryllis

In the spirit of my intention this year—to be mindful vs. mind full--I was at a gathering the other day and my attention was immediately drawn to the corner of the room where a fully-blooming Amaryllis was displayed on the side table. Its beauty was shocking. Such a weirdly amazing

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Kim AndreausJanuary 12, 2018 0

Am I a Caregiver?

We are excited to announce a new Work/Life class offering: “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”. You might be thinking “This sounds great, but I’m not sure if it really applies to me – I’m not really a caregiver, I just do ……………. for (my wife, my husband, my mom, my dad, etc)

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 10, 2018 0

How to Cut Winter Squash without an ER Visit

Winter squashes have risen in the ranks of foodie popularity over the past few years due to their delicious sweet flavor and versatility. And, BONUS...nutritionally they are off the charts! Their bright flesh colors of yellow, apricot and orange indicate they supply high amounts of the antioxidant, beta carotene.

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Lisa AllredJanuary 4, 2018 0

New Year Intentions

Happy New Year from your Work/Life Team! Lisa here. I don’t really do “resolutions” in January, but I have set an “intention” before and loved the way I was able to focus my thoughts and behaviors around it. Part of why an intention works better than resolutions for me is

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 20, 2017 0

Sweet Season for Giving Once Again

Well SAS, you outdid yourselves once again! For 6 years running, we've been collecting and donating leftover and excess Halloween candy from SAS families. After last year's record breaking 450 pounds of donated candy, we challenged you to raise the {candy} bar even higher this year...and man did you do that,

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroDecember 19, 2017 0

2018 Work/Life Center Book Club

In 2018, join us for lively discussions on thought-provoking books. We love to read and have each picked out great books that we hope you will enjoy too. Book Club discussions will be held from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the designated month. Check the Work/Life Calendar throughout the year for

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 13, 2017 0

How to NOT Get Sick this Winter

It’s that time of year again! Time for colds and runny noses and sniffles and sneezing. With an 11 month old in daycare, I am very aware that it is cold and flu season. Luckily there are plenty of things that can be done to help prevent colds and other

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Lisa AllredDecember 12, 2017 0

Single Parenting During the Holidays

Driving to work today I was thinking about the "funk" that has descended upon me over the last few weeks. Shorter days and less light? Dry skin and a stuffy nose? Old and cranky? Maybe all of those are true, but as I reflect, I realize it happens every year

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Celeste CooperDecember 8, 2017 0

Ardha Matsyendrasana: December Yoga Pose of the Month

Lengthens the spine and opens hips while strengthening core Half Lord of the Fishes (Sanskrit: Ardha Matsyendrasana) Sit on the floor with your legs lengthened (Staff pose). Place your feet on the floor with knees bent and pointed towards ceiling/sky. Slide your right foot under your left leg to the

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