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Willie the Seeing Eye DogApril 23, 2015 0

It's been a blast!

Well, folks, I think it’s time to hang up my harness. Since 2008, I’ve navigated the pathways of SAS, visited some great places throughout North America, and taken the best care I could of my friend Ed. But 7 years is a long time (especially in dog-years). So I’m graciously

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 22, 2015 0

Benefits of Vinegar- Health or Hype?

Vinegar has been around for thousands of years, and it’s been used medicinally for likely just as long. We've all heard the “wives tales” about what vinegar can do (and seen the crazy claims on the internet). But does it really work?  Vinegar has been researched for a while now,

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Lisa HinkleApril 15, 2015 0

50 Screen-Free Activities You Can Do with Your Family

Unplugging for a week:  Crazy or possible?! How many of you have had that day, weekend or week when you ask yourself “what else can the kids do?”  Not only for their sanity but for yours too! We all want the same things for our kids:  to stay as active as

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Willie the Seeing Eye DogApril 10, 2015 0

California at the cutting edge

I took another trip to California and, of course, allowed Ed to come with me. San Francisco is an amazing place to visit (especially in March when it’s cold and wet in North Carolina.) On this trip, we met with wonderful group of people, the California Transcribers and Educators for

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPApril 8, 2015 0

The Amazing Avocado!

I love avocados! The creamy texture seems to go perfect with just about anything! My favorite combo is avocado and egg, they are a match made in heaven! But avocados are great on salads, in sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, soups, and even desserts! Luckily avocados are also a nutritional powerhouse!

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Page CvelichApril 7, 2015 0

Choosing a College Major

Most of you probably don’t know this, but my undergraduate major was geography.  That’s right, geography.  Is it because I love maps?  Well, actually, yes, I do, and my friends and family can tell you that my “go-to” present is always the most recent edition of the Atlas of the

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Celeste CooperApril 1, 2015 0

Laughter for Body, Mind and Spirit

A deep-rooted belly laugh can do so much for your body, mind and spirit. Just the other night, my 15 year old daughter was shredding some items for me so she could earn a little spending money. The shredder indicated six pages maximum, but it really should have said one

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 25, 2015 0

Good Bye Flu Season! Get Your Healthy On!

Thank goodness, winter is behind us!  Hopefully it took all the germs with it.  I hope you were able to dodge the cold and flu bullets this winter.  If not, now’s the time to give your body, immune system and eating plan a refreshing kick start.  Starting today, build these

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Page CvelichMarch 24, 2015 0

College--Coming Up with a List to Apply To

Parents, In a recent essay in the NY Times, Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist and author, exploded the myth that getting into a highly selective school is the key to success later in life. In line with my recent blog, “Parenting and the Sinking of the Essex”, I would like to

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Cheryl WheelockMarch 18, 2015 0

Walk it out! Starting a Walking Program

I know I’m not the only who feels it’s been an endless North Carolina winter! What could be more wonderful than the emerging spring with its warmer temperatures, bright sun, Carolina blue skies and longer days to spend time enjoying every minute of it!  One of my favorite activities in

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 11, 2015 0

3 Nutrition Tips to Boost Your Energy for Spring

Ole Man Winter has taken his sweet time getting out of here this year challenging even the most complacent weather watchers. But, last night I finally heard it - the beautiful trill of the Spring Peeper frogs. If you’re not from North Carolina or parts nearby, you may be unfamiliar

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Brittany SkillmanMarch 4, 2015 0

Just Lift

  As a personal trainer, one of the top comments I hear from clients is that they want to “tone up.” Some even go as far to tell me which area of their body needs said toning. What they’re really saying is that they want more muscle and for that

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Dana AderholdMarch 3, 2015 0

Stress Tip: Take Time for ME Time

Many of us have schedules packed so tight we don’t have room to eat a meal sitting down much less read a novel or go for a long walk. With work, family, friends and other commitments, our days, weeks and months speed by us. It is easy to get caught

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 25, 2015 0

Is Butter Back?

For years, saturated fat has been blamed for high cholesterol levels and heart attacks. This overemphasis on reducing fat intake led many people to start substituting high carbohydrate, high sugar, processed foods for fats - bye, bye eggs, hello fat-free cookies!

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Celeste CooperFebruary 18, 2015 0

Broken Heart Syndrome

  Another Valentine's Day has passed. I often wonder where the time goes. It seems like yesterday my daughter was buying those little cards and sharing cut out hearts with her peers. Now, she's 15 and this year she had fun in a different way and I was happy to be

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 11, 2015 0

Salad Dressing Shake Up

Have you ever sprinkled sugar over your salad? Probably not, but as it turns out food companies have already done it for you! Dressings can have up to a whopping 2 teaspoons of sugar in just 2 tablespoons- that’s 1/3 of your recommended sugar for the entire day. Wouldn’t you rather

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Amanda PackFebruary 4, 2015 0

Actions of L.O.V.E.

It’s February, so love is in the air (or at least hearts, chocolate, and roses are lining the isles at the grocery store) in the weeks before Valentine’s Day.  For the singles in the house, don’t stop here!  The stats are in, and according to the http://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/ , people who have

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Pam ColeJanuary 28, 2015 0

Ready for Change

Happy New Year!  For many the New Year means new beginnings which also means change.  But change is hard.  We’ve all heard that before, yet still we’re surprised when confronted with the prospect of change and just how challenging it can be. One of the reasons is that most of

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 21, 2015 0

Hidden in Plain Sight

By now most of us are at least aware of the fact that too much sugar isn’t good for us. But you may not be aware of some of the hidden sources of sugar like "not so sweet" foods such as pasta sauce, salad dressing, ketchup and bread. Some other

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Analytics | Work & Life at SAS

Steve PolilliJanuary 20, 2015 0

2014 media coverage explores who uses SAS and how

It’s that time of year again when we look back and consider how accurately and extensively the SAS story was covered in the media over the past year. It’s not always a simple or predictable story, but it is usually interesting. Consider some of these threads: How did companies or

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 14, 2015 0

Soft Drinks, Diet Sodas and Juices, Oh My!

Healthier Alternatives to Quench Your Thirst With research linking sugar to heart disease, diabetes and GI imbalances, many of us are trying to reduce or eliminate sugar. And to add salt (or sugar) to the wound, new studies are suggesting that some artificial sweeteners ALSO have negative health consequences. When

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Willie the Seeing Eye DogDecember 22, 2014 0

Farewell to 2014

Another great year is winding down. Ed and I are taking a little time off to enjoy the season and our family. I thought I'd share the latest portrait of me. (You already knew I was gorgeous; now you also know what a good sport I am.)   So, from

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Amanda PackDecember 17, 2014 0

Happy Holidays from the RFC

  The RFC is closed during winter break, but don’t miss out on a chance to burn a few of those extra holiday calories with the RFC’s 12 Days of Fitness Workout by Pam Cole!  Please check with your health care provider prior to starting a new exercise routine. Photos by Edie

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 17, 2014 0

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 more than 265 pounds of candy- 45 more pounds than we collected last year! So what happened to ALL that candy? Well,

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, LDNDecember 10, 2014 0

Holiday Nachos

What Kind of Holidays Do You Want? Do you like your holiday filled with lots of parties or do you prefer a quiet walk in the woods with a friend? Do you love bumping elbows with thousands of shoppers at the mall or relaxing at home with family? These are good

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Cheryl WheelockDecember 3, 2014 0

Tis the season to D.R.E.A.M.

Did you know??? The largest gingerbread man in the world is a dieter’s nightmare, weighing in at a whopping 466 pounds, six ounces.  The Gingerbread House, in Rochester, Minnesota, baked the giant cookie on February 21, 2006. An average of 5,800 people end up in the ER after suffering injuries

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Amanda PackNovember 24, 2014 0

The A to Zzz's of Sleep

    With Turkey Day coming up in a couple days, one thing I know I'm looking forward to is help from my parents, so my husband and I can catch up on some much needed sleep....oh the joys of being parents of little guys!  This week, I'm pleased to

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 19, 2014 0

Cream of Something...Or Other

When I think of Cream of Something Soups, I immediately envision iconic 1950s ads of creamy casseroles made by happy, smiling home cooks in aprons and pearls. My second thought then quickly turns to: what are those cream of...something or other...soups really made of?! The answer: WATER, MUSHROOMS, VEGETABLE OIL

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPNovember 12, 2014 0

Feed Your Skin

When we think of acne, we typically think of teenagers and raging hormones. However, there has been an upsurge of adult acne over the last 50 years. Why, you ask? Well, one probable cause is changes to our food supply and dietary habits. Nutritional voids and dietary excess can have

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Amanda PackNovember 5, 2014 0

Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks

Meet Pam Cole, Senior Manager of the Recreation and Fitness Center and this week's contributor to the Inspirations blog.  Pam has been at SAS Institute for over 20 years and has worked in fitness for over 25 years.  An avid Tarheel fan, Pam graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a double major in

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