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Robert AllisonDecember 6, 2017 0

Yes - Wednesday is M&M day at SAS!

Some people might think it's an urban legend that SAS gives its employees free M&M's. Well, I'm here to tell you it's true! Every Wednesday at the Cary headquarters, a bucket of M&M's shows up in each of the break rooms. I'm only half-kidding in my suspicion that this is

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Page CvelichDecember 5, 2017 0

College Students Home for the Holidays

Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday break! I have to ask. Was your time with your returning college student as wonderful as you thought it would be? Chances are there were at least some brief moments of disappointment. You thought you’d have more time together…and, yet, your student spent more

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Rebecca AllenDecember 1, 2017 0

Move of the Month - Kettlebell Swing

Swing through December with the Kettlebell swing! This is an intermediate-advanced, full-body movement that involves a bit of momentum and lots of dynamic, core strength. These will swing your heart rate in gear! Remember to use your hips, brace your core, and keep the bell at chest height or lower

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNNovember 29, 2017 0

Create Balance to Avoid Menopause Symptoms

It’s not unusual to hear women in their 50’s and 60’s discuss physical symptoms they’re experiencing associated with menopause.

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Cheryl Wheelock

Cheryl WheelockNovember 29, 2017 0

National Diabetes Awareness - Do you know the signs?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that according to the American Diabetes Association an estimated 30 million or 9.4 percent of Americans has diabetes? Over ten years ago two of my family members were diagnosed. Hearing this news was both scary and overwhelming for the entire family.

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Kathy JoynerNovember 28, 2017 0

Highlighting our partners on Giving Tuesday

If you’re like me, you probably feel like there's more bad news than good in the world today. And, it makes me that much more grateful when I hear some good news. That’s part of why I love Giving Tuesday so much – it’s a day where my social media

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 28, 2017 0

When Holidays are Hard

While I’d like to say that I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know this was not the case for everyone. While I’d like to wish you a joyous holiday season ahead, I know that for some this may seem a bit out of reach. While the holiday season

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Jos van DongenNovember 20, 2017 0

Dutch Data Science, part 3: Finaps

For the third installment of this series I visited Marlies van Sonsbeek (CEO) and Andrew Hagens (Chief Innovation Officer) of Finaps in their beautiful office in the south of Amsterdam. Company Overview Finaps is a young innovative company founded at the end of 2010 by two former ABN-Amro colleagues. Not

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Celeste CooperNovember 15, 2017 0

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day!

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day is Thursday, Nov. 16. On this day, five years ago, my mother-in-law was undergoing treatment for this disease that was discovered just six weeks prior. The whites of her eyes turning yellow was the first sign that something was wrong. After working in a neonatal intensive

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Chelsea JonesNovember 13, 2017 0

SAS Core Values & Your Fitness Routine

This year, CEO Jim Goodnight released our new “Core Values.” Authentic, Accountable, Curious, and Passionate were the words chosen to describe SAS, influence our work here, and showcase who we are as a company. While these values can and will certainly guide our actions in the workplace, I couldn’t help

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 10, 2017 0

Lessons from Danny

My family dog Danny barks at everything...constantly. Knowing this makes the following story even more remarkable: My Dad and Danny were in the backyard when a possum approached from the other side of the fence. Once he caught Danny's attention, rather than running away, the possum continued to approach. Face to face with

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 9, 2017 0

Under/Over Functioning in Interpersonal Relationships #podcastthursday

The overfunctioning or underfunctioning dynamic can occur in all kinds of relationships including romantic, work, sibling, parent/child, or friendship. In this podcast Adrianne Robinson, LCSW, LCAS, explains what this dynamic might look like and how to address it to make a change. http://www.adriannerobinson.com/

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 8, 2017 0

Sorghum 3 Ways

Unless you live in the Sorghum Belt (and yes, that really exists!), you likely have no clue what sorghum is or what to do with it. However, it’s the 5th most important cereal crop in the world due to its natural drought tolerance and versatility as feed, fuel and food.

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Celeste CooperNovember 3, 2017 0

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana: November Yoga Pose of the Month

Opens the chest, neck and spine while engaging the glutes, quadriceps and hips. Bridge (Sanskrit: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) Lie on your back. Bend your knees and have feet on floor/mat. Knees and feet are hip distance and arms along the sides of the body with palms down. Back heels up

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNOctober 25, 2017 0

Eat Candy as One of Your Vegetables

The North Georgia Candy Roaster I’m a North Carolina native, born and raised. So, it was quite a surprise at a recent trip to the farmers market when I came across this odd looking, large pink banana-shaped pumpkin-squash that I had never laid eyes on. When I asked what it

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Angie Calli FernandezOctober 18, 2017 0

Dance is Joy

My father introduced me to Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor when I was 10… in a figurative sense. Dad loved musicals and Singin’ In The Rain became one of my favorites. I was obsessed with their tap dance to Moses Supposes and practiced every day after school until I ‘got

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroOctober 17, 2017 0

The Diversity of Our Strengths

If you checked the Work/Life calendar of events this summer, you may have seen ads to meet with me to discuss character strengths and how to incorporate them into your everyday. It’s been a pretty popular offering, and that’s really no surprise. Who doesn’t want to learn more about themselves

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Amanda PackOctober 16, 2017 0

Exercising your way through a sleep deprived day

My sons were amazing sleepers...as babies. Around age 2.5, mutiny ensued. My eldest endured the wild combination of potty training, a new baby brother, transitioning into a "big boy" bed, and a beautiful developing imagination. While the youngest didn’t have the new baby to taunt his sleep, he did get

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPOctober 11, 2017 0

6 Tips for Eating Your Way Through a Sleep Deprived Day

According to a study published in May 2017, people who don’t get enough sleep eat, on average, 385 MORE calories than usual with significantly less protein and more fat. They also experience a heightened motivation to seek food for reward (i.e. that donut and sweet coffee drink in the morning look

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Celeste CooperOctober 6, 2017 0

Trikonasana: October Yoga Pose of the Month

Stretches ankles, legs, hips, hamstrings, shoulders and spine; opens chest, engages and strengthens abdominals, spine and back Triangle (Sanskrit: Trikonasana) Begin in Mountain with feet hip distance. Step left foot back with front heel to back arch alignment. Root the back edge of your left foot into the ground/floor/mat. Torso

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Dany LoshOctober 4, 2017 0

Where’s your Balance? Don’t let your busy life trip you up.

I have a busy life. Did I sign up for it? You bet! Now I’m trying to balance it all and do it well. I’m a mom first and foremost. Being a parent is the most important job someone can take on. Raising the next generation is no easy task

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Rebecca AllenOctober 4, 2017 0

Move of the Month: "Farmer's" Carry

It's as easy as walking, right? Well, give it a try. October’s move of the month is the “Farmer’s” Carry. It is a SUPER-simple, full body, traveling exercise. It incorporates core stabilization and a familiar daily activity - walking. All you have to do is walk + carry something...preferably

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPSeptember 27, 2017 0

Soothing Night Time Teas

Many of us struggle with getting enough good quality sleep. I have a 9 month old daughter, so I am well aware of the struggles and the consequences of not getting enough sleep. Winding down from the day is one of the top reasons why it takes many of us

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroSeptember 26, 2017 0

My TV Hiatus Follow Up

Last month I vowed to take time off from watching TV. I worried I was wasting time that could be spent in better ways. I entered that commitment with optimism for what I could achieve during the time off. As it turned out instead, my body was waiting to teach me

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Celeste CooperSeptember 20, 2017 0

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

There is one thing that is consistent during this time of year – planning Breast Cancer Awareness events at SAS and throughout the community. I have a deep passion due to the family history, genetics and simply wanting to help others. I’m also a strong believer in research, education and

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Kim AndreausSeptember 19, 2017 0

The Parent Care Conversation

Starting the Parent Care conversation . . . There are numerous reasons why we don’t want to have this conversation and avoid it at all costs. It’s awkward . . . it’s emotional . . . it feels presumptuous and uncomfortable . . . the list goes on and on.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

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

Baby Led Weaning: What it is and How to do it

If you have recently had a baby you’ve likely heard of baby led weaning (BLW). The concept has been around for centuries, but it has become much more popular in the last few years. Baby led weaning is one way to start solids. Basically, it means that baby is allowed

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Celeste CooperSeptember 8, 2017 0

Ardha Chandrasana: September Yoga Pose of the Month

Stretches torso and arm & strengthens ankles, knees, legs, abdomen, buttocks and spine; Cultivates balance, opens chest and shoulders Balancing Half Moon (Sanskrit: Ardha Chandrasana)

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Celeste CooperSeptember 5, 2017 0

Beyond the Mat

As the summer season begins to become part of the past and we return to a “normal” schedule, I’m reminded that there is still something celebratory as we slowly make our way into the autumn season. It’s yoga! September is National Yoga Month. It is a national health observance designated

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Page CvelichSeptember 5, 2017 0

Tweens and Sleep

Parents, I don’t need to tell you three obvious things: Sleep is critical to our well-being (no matter what age you are). Ask any primary care physician or therapist. Tweens and teens need more sleep than they get (need an average of 9-10 hours, but almost half get fewer than

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