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Amanda PackMarch 16, 2016 0

Get outside and experience Shinrin Yoku

Today, I'd like to introduce a new author!  Welcome Amy Rockwell to the SAS Life Blog team!  Amy shares her passion for the great outdoors with SAS Employees through the RFC's Outdoor Adventure programs.  In addition to finding Amy on the trails and teaching and working out at the RFC, she enjoys spending time with

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Kim AndreausMarch 15, 2016 0

Caregiver Guilt: The Gift that Keeps Giving

If you are a Caregiver, there is likely going to be a point at which you feel you aren't doing enough, you aren't doing it well, or a combination of the two. So it's not really a question of "Do you feel Caregiver Guilt?" but "When do you feel Caregiver

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMarch 9, 2016 0

Dinner for One?

For many of us at some point in our adult lives we will be cooking for just ourselves. For some of us, this means take-out, fast food, or cereal for dinner. But don’t let the convenience of take out and fast food derail your health! Eating real, whole foods, is

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Celeste CooperMarch 2, 2016 0

Be the "Behavior" Change

As the torrential downpour of rain and gusty winds hit The Triangle and much of the south last week, I was keenly aware of behavior…my dog’s behavior. With the wetness of their paws, they would enter the house and immediately sit on a towel so we could dry them. Opportunity to

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Lisa AllredFebruary 26, 2016 0

Rekindle the Romance: WorkLife relationship series

This blog is the fourth in a February series from SAS Work/Life.   First we had Laurie Watson talk about Finding the Love you Need.  Her blog was followed up by an excellent Lunch and Learn Attachment and Dating!  Next, Dr. Mona Gupta and colleagues blogged about Dating the Second Time Around.  The third blog,

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNFebruary 24, 2016 0

The Truth about Fat: The Latest Update

I recently attended a Fat Summit hosted by Integrative and Functional Medicine physician, Mark Hyman, MD, Director of the Center for Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.  Dr. Hyman invited some of the most prestigious U.S. researchers to join this online Summit to share their individual research data.  This academic

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Lisa AllredFebruary 22, 2016 0

Communication in Relationships: Honey, Can We Talk?

I subscribe to a listserv that sends out articles on communication.  I was reading an article recently on how to talk to your spouse about starting a family.  As I read through the article I realized these steps apply to communication with your spouse about any emotionally charged issue.  I found the steps so

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Lisa AllredFebruary 19, 2016 0

To Have and To Hold or to Hold Out: WorkLife relationship series

Happy Friday! Here is another guest blog post for our February Relationship Series. This week features Caitlin Kline, LCSW, exploring the decision of whether or not to get married. To Have and to Hold or to Hold Out A therapist’s take on moving a long-term relationship into marriage By Caitlin Kline, MSW,

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Kim AndreausFebruary 18, 2016 0

Is it time to move Mom and Dad? How will I know?

Where to start:  Knowing when a parent needs help, and what kind Many times we will receive a call from someone stating that their loved one needs nursing home placement when, in fact, that may not be the most appropriate level of care. Often individuals are faced with making a

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Rebecca AllenFebruary 17, 2016 0

Dance your HEART out!

Our cardiovascular systems are "complex arrangements of hydraulic, yet living, components" (Swain, 2000). Just as water must constantly flow at varied rates through a water system in a city, blood must also circulate rhythmically throughout our bodies to keep us vibrant and healthy.  The heart drives the entire system.  We get more efficient at

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Michael ThomasFebruary 12, 2016 0

The scholastic chess championship for all of North Carolina

North Carolina has over 300 miles of wide, flat Atlantic beaches as well as the highest mountain in the eastern United States, Mount Mitchell. The variety is impressive for a state that isn't even in the top half of the 50 states by size. One key reason is geometric: North Carolina

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Lisa AllredFebruary 12, 2016 0

Dating the Second Time Around: WorkLife relationship series

  It's a Friday in February...that means it's time for another guest blog! This week's relationship series blog post comes from Gupta Psychiatry; providing insight and encouragement for those preparing to re-enter the dating world. Batter Up! Dating the Second Time Around A Collaborative Piece By: Dr. Mona Gupta, Amy Murray,

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

All About Tempeh

A few years back I did a blog about my love for tofu, so I feel I am way past due for a blog on tempeh.  Tempeh is like tofu’s hippy cousin- more fiber, and fermented.  Tempeh doesn’t seem to get the same recognition that tofu does, which seems odd

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Lisa AllredFebruary 5, 2016 0

Finding the Love You Need: WorkLife relationship series

Here is the first in a series of guest blog posts you can expect to see every Friday throughout February as part of the Work/Life Relationship Series. Our first guest blogger is Laurie Watson, Director of Awakenings Center for Intimacy and Sexuality. Finding the Love You Need If you’re single

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Amanda PackFebruary 4, 2016 0

Bring on the loving kindness!

Living in a society where the pressure to succeed is on as early as preschool and time moves so fast it sometimes feels hard to breathe, I’ve found meditation to be cheap therapy for my generally order-driven, perfectionist self.  It’s during this time, I quiet the chatter, nurture my spirituality,

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Page CvelichFebruary 2, 2016 0

Can we parent better than the neighborhood pizza place?

This past Saturday evening, my husband & I took a stroll around downtown Durham and checked out a pizza place in the historic Fire Station #1. As I was chatting with the manager, I learned that they hosted a “Family Meal” every Sunday afternoon with the goal of bringing families

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

Thaw Out with a Taste of Summer

With our first real taste of Old Man Winter last week, we’re all dreaming of warm, sunny days and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth produce…..but wait, it’s only January, bummer!  However, just because it’s the dead of winter doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy juicy blueberries or succulent corn.

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Amanda PackJanuary 20, 2016 0

Health: Make it a habit

The New Year is one of my favorite times at the gym.  Fresh, ambitious faces show up in their bright new workout clothes and fancy new shoes.  There are gadgets – arm bands, Garmin watches, weight gloves, and the latest water bottles.  Classes are full.  The pool has a slight

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

SPROUT into the New Year

With the New Year also comes new beginnings and feelings of a clean slate.  With that fresh start, many of us have high hopes of cleaning up our diets and eating more nutritious foods. You’ve probably heard all about the importance of replacing processed carbs with intact, whole grains and

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Chelsea JonesJanuary 6, 2016 0

Exercise & Depression: Why Fitness Leads to a Happier You

Whenever I am feeling down, I can always guarantee that going for a run, horseback riding, hiking with friends, or teaching a group exercise class will instantly lift my mood. Can a few minutes on the treadmill make your emotional problems disappear? Most likely not. However, a regular exercise routine

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Page CvelichJanuary 5, 2016 0

Managing Your Anxiety as Parents

Next week I will begin facilitating a six-session class, “Preparing for the Teen Years”.  I have taught this class more than two dozen times and each time I do it, I learn something about the topic of parenting teens…and about myself. One truth I have learned over the years as

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Katie Seavey PegoraroDecember 22, 2015 0

Revisiting "Lessons from Danny" and Gratitude vs. Grief

Last month in Lessons from Danny I wrote about embracing the present. So naturally on Thanksgiving the universe decided to see if I practice what I preach. I had rented a beach house for my family. Thanksgiving morning we packed up the car: three adults, two dogs, and a full turkey

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Lisa AllredDecember 21, 2015 0

Happiness, Children, and End of Holiday Vacation Travel

Anyone with children knows that the trip home from a holiday vacation can be excruciating.  Just like adults, the anxiety about getting back to school/camp/daycare or just normal life often seeps into that last travel day.  Everyone is tired and cranky and full of sugar after days of being spoiled

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Kim AndreausDecember 17, 2015 0

Holiday Musings

Here goes - a title for this week’s blog.  Hmmm – How about “A few of my favorite things?”  Um, no.  I think, for me – what would be more apt is “Self Care during the holidays”, or maybe – “Some ways I try to stay sane during the holidays

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 16, 2015 0

Another Sweet Season for Giving

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated their leftover (and excess) Halloween candy this year, you outdid yourselves!! We tipped the scales at just under 250 pounds of candy! So what happened to ALL that candy? Well, we are happy to report that we were able

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNDecember 9, 2015 0

Edible Food Art for the Holidays

With all the holiday treats and fixins’, it’s nice to find some healthy options in the mix.  These two recipes are as much fun to make as they are to eat.  Create them with your children, grandchildren or significant other and enjoy eating them without guilt.  Either recipe will make

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Shannon HeathDecember 8, 2015 0

SAS employees give back on #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday has been gaining popularity as people worldwide find ways to give back, after giving thanks.  On December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world came together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. SAS is proud that we were once again able

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Pam ColeDecember 2, 2015 0

30 Years of Helping SAS Employees Stay Healthy

It all started in 1985.  December 2nd as a matter of fact.  Four full time staff members shared one office and the responsibility for keeping SAS employees fit and healthy.  It has always been a part of the SAS culture to look out for employee’s health and well-being.  And as

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Page CvelichDecember 1, 2015 0

Checking in...how would your teens rate the family Thanksgiving celebration?

Parents, My boys are now young adults, but when I read a blogpost by Kari O'Driscoll about "What NOT to Say to a Teen Girl on Thanksgiving", I found myself remembering some very awkward moments around the dinner table from past years. Her first point, which has nothing to do

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNNovember 19, 2015 0

Recipe for a Great Bottle of Wine

In my previous blog post, I took you through the amazing adventure of Grape Camp in Sonoma, California.  As you learned in that post, Sonoma Valley is near and dear to my heart because of its beautiful terrain, quaint boutique wineries, sustainable agricultural practices and, of course, it’s award winning

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