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Amanda PackSeptember 13, 2016 0

System Reboot with Sleep: 6 Physiological Benefits

Oh, man! What's happening? I just can't figure out what's going on. I'm tired. Exhausted actually. I don't feel well. I just want my energy back! We've all been there. Sometimes more often that we'd like. Sounds like it's time for a reboot. How do we reboot the human body?

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Lisa AllredSeptember 9, 2016 0

Children and Sleep: #SASsleeptransformation

Next week, Work/Life, HCC, and RFC will hold the first ever Sleep Transformation challenge for SAS employees and their adult family members. As part of a series of blogs on sleep by the Work/Life staff, today’s topic is Children and Sleep. Like adults, many children do not get enough

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Kim AndreausSeptember 9, 2016 0

Managing Sleep Issues and Dementia: #SASsleeptransformation

As you may know, Work/Life is partnering with RFC and HCC to launch a Sleep Transformation next month, so I thought I would focus this month’s blog on the importance of sleep for older adults with dementia. We are all aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep,

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Rebecca AllenSeptember 7, 2016 0

Keep your seat - Chair yoga

No really, don't get up. If you are curious about yoga and want to try a gentle practice, chair yoga may be just what you need (even if you don't know it yet). Whether you are in a desk chair, a conference room chair, or a wheel chair, you can sit and simultaneously become more fit. The

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Celeste CooperSeptember 2, 2016 0

Warrior 3: September Yoga Pose of the Month

Benefits: Strengthens ankles, calves, quads and hamstrings. Lengthens spine and assists in opening the chest and shoulders. Great balancing pose. Warrior 3 (Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana III )

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 24, 2016 0

3 Ways to Enhance the Flavor of Real Foods

If you are new to eating real foods or are just trying to eat less processed foods, you may have initially thought that real food is bland. But I promise, eating real food doesn’t have to mean plain chicken breast and steamed broccoli. There are plenty of great, easy

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroAugust 23, 2016 0

This week: make examining your priorities a priority: #SASsleeptransformation

In her book Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert paraphrases a famous quote by Richard Bach when she writes, "Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them". That saying is now on a sticky note at my desk and a reminder to reflect on the excuses I make for myself.

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Amanda PackAugust 17, 2016 0

Recreate to Feel Great!

This week, we have a NEW author! Introducing Dany Losh, a Senior Manager at the RFC. Dany as enjoyed working at the RFC for over 25 years sharing her passion of recreation and fitness with SAS employees and currently manages our Recreation, Leisure, and On-Site Services Team. Today Dany is

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 10, 2016 0

Is Your Alcoholic Drink Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?

I recently returned from my annual family beach vacation. It’s my family and my husband’s family, so around 35 or 40 of us in all. As you can imagine, there is a lot of beach time, huge dinners, and a lot of drinking.

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Celeste CooperAugust 5, 2016 0

Bow: August Yoga Pose of the Month

Stretches the front of the body, ankles, thighs, abdomen, chest, throat and hip flexors. Strengthens back muscles and improves posture. Bow Pose (Sanskrit: Dhanurasana)

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Page CvelichAugust 2, 2016 0

Teens and Sleep: #SASsleeptransformation

Sleep has never been my forté. Even as I child, I dreamt of a world where the sun would never set and I could play ad infinitum. When Dr. Gupta opened her "Importance of Sleep" seminar in May with an observation that many people disdain sleep and equate it with

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJuly 27, 2016 0

Incredible, Edible Egg...Substitutes

Following a vegan diet? Allergic to eggs? Or in the middle of baking your favorite recipe only to realize you’re out of eggs? Fortunately, there are numerous egg substitutes you can use that you likely have in your pantry or fridge.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJuly 26, 2016 0

Volunteering #worklifebalancegoals

You've seen the terms #squadgoals or #lifegoals - to me, one #worklifebalancegoal is to be able to have time to volunteer outside of work. I could go on about the importance of service and how we are all connected but will have to save that soapbox for a different blog/time. From a happiness

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Amanda PackJuly 20, 2016 0

Love Your Body Now!

In June, my husband and I completed this silly race called Storm the Beach – totally out of my norm, it was only 5 miles :) and included things like climbing, crawling, wading through the ocean, balancing, rope swinging, and running through soft sand. It was nuts, but so fun, and

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJuly 13, 2016 0

Build a Better Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to pack a ton of nutrition into a refreshing, on-the-go glass. However, many “healthy” smoothies in reality are loaded with carbohydrates and sugar from tons of fruit as well as juice, honey, agave or possibly even sherbet or sorbet! Of course these smoothies taste fantastic

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Celeste CooperJuly 8, 2016 0

Revolved Twist/Side Angle: July Yoga Pose of the Month

Strengthens and stretches legs, knees and ankles. Stretches groins, spine, chest, lungs and shoulders. Stimulates abdominal organs and aids in digestion. Improves balance and increases stamina. Revolved Twist/Side Angle Pose (Sanskrit: Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) From High Lunge pose with left foot forward, place hands at heart center. Make sure the front

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Amanda PackJuly 1, 2016 0

BOSU - July Workout of the Month

Mix up your strength training routine with the RFC's Workout of the Month! July's featured equipment is the BOSU. The BOSU was originally created to improve athletic performance, however, it quickly entered mainstream gyms as well as rehab facilities due to it's versatility as a balance, stability, and core strength tool.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJune 28, 2016 0

In the Face of Terminal Illness - Meaningful Things You Can Do

As a hospice social worker I considered it one of my roles to remind patients and families to take moments to slow it down; to look around at the person they were about to lose and the people who were about to experience the loss. I knew it was time

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJune 22, 2016 0

Microbiome Management: Natural Sources of Probiotics

It’s hard to pick up a medical journal or news article these days without reading something about the gut microbiome. Thanks to the NIH Human Microbiome Project established in 2008, health professionals and the general public have learned much about the link between the condition of our gut microbiome and

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Kim AndreausJune 21, 2016 0

"It's Not Fair!" Sibling Rivalry in Caregiving

As we are all well aware, providing caregiving for our parent(s) is complicated and messy. Siblings can often be both a blessing and a curse in this process, providing much needed relief and support, or perhaps creating additional stress and barriers to important decisions and resources. Why is this the

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Rebecca AllenJune 15, 2016 0

Dosha, say what? Humors, colors, doshas: The power of personality

Recently I was in a staff meeting that involved a discussion regarding the impact of personality types on interpersonal relationships. You may recall sixteen personality types suggested by Meyers Briggs research (MBTI ®) such as ENFJ or ISFP. Or perhaps you, like Cindi Lauper, see your True Color® shining through. Galton (1884), and

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDN

Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJune 8, 2016 0

Big Win for Consumers: “Added Sugar” Listed on New Food Label

If you’ve followed recent health news, you’ve read reports confirming the negative health effects of excess sugar consumption. High sugar intake has been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, brain diseases and more. Numerous health organizations including the American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Institute of Medicine (IOM) and

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Page CvelichJune 7, 2016 0

Are you missing too many recesses?

Just before my son's wedding this spring, I was considering what I could share about Michael at the rehearsal dinner. As I sorted through pictures from his childhood, I came across one from 5th grade. Michael played the main character in Leo Tolstoy's Christmas story, "Papa Panov". During the performance, he stayed in

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Celeste CooperJune 4, 2016 0

Eagle: June Yoga Pose of the Month

Strengthen and stretch your thighs, ankles and calves. Open your hips, shoulders and upper back. Eagle (Sanskrit: Garudasana) 1. Stand in Tadasana/Mountain. Lift your left knee up engaging your core and focusing on something that’s not moving. Cross your left thigh over the right. Point your left toes toward the

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Chelsea JonesJune 1, 2016 0

Take Your Workout On Vacation

It’s that time of year (hooray!) that we all begin preparing for our summer vacations. Soon you’re headed to the coast to soak up the summer sun and spend your days salty with a cold beverage in hand. Or, maybe you’re off to escape the heat and bask in the

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Chelsea JonesMay 26, 2016 0

NEHFM Workout of the Week: Pick a Card, Any Card!

As we wrap up our final week of National Employee Health and Fitness Month, our last "Workout of the Week" is a new take on a card game! This one could be challenging, but definitely FUN! Good luck and may the odds be in your favor! ;) NEHFM 2016 WOW:

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP

Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 25, 2016 0

Eating Healthy at SAS

We are so lucky here on SAS’s World Headquarters campus to have many wonderful food options! Many of us take advantage of the cafés and food-to-go stations on a daily basis too. As you can imagine, we get questions about what the healthiest options are in the cafes and food-to-go

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Kim AndreausMay 23, 2016 0

Comfort IN, Dump OUT (Or, What Not to Say)

When someone in our life is facing difficult circumstances – whether it be loss, grief, or any number of bad situations - we are often left feeling awkward at best, and useless at worst, in terms of how to respond. We want to offer support, and it is a natural human

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMay 23, 2016 0

Mental Health: One aspect to consider

Last weekend my boyfriend and I saw a license plate with the letters “E-A-T”. We joked this was a cool license plate, especially as eating food is one of our favorite things to do. I saw two other EAT license plates that weekend and then FIVE more on Monday. It’s funny

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Amanda PackMay 20, 2016 0

Go ahead, skip your workout! 8 Ways to Maximize Your Athletic Performance with Recovery

Wait? Did you really just read that right? In the land of more – more time, more time, more exercise, more weights, more miles, more workouts, go faster! Push harder! Do MORE! – We need to remember BALANCE is key. More is NOT better when it comes to exercise. Physiologically

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