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Financial Wellness

Physical fitness is just one important aspect of overall well-being. The health of your finances can impact not only your bank account, but your health and your relationships. Take advantage of the many free workshops being offered this month through the 5th Annual Financial Education Conference to help you address any personal finance concerns that may be creating stress in your life.


Wednesday, April 7 is National Start! Walking Day. Physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart disease, which is our nation's number one killer. Use this day as a starting point toward adopting a heart-healthy work style. So, lace up those sneakers and Start! walking.

American Heart Association's Start! Program provides you with online tracking tools, helpful walking guidelines, walking routes and more at http://www.startwalkingnow.org/


 

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Wellness Articles

Living with Allergies
Sneezing, sniffles, runny or stuffy nose, watery and itchy eyes, headache—these symptoms are all too familiar to allergy sufferers. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, can leave you feeling sick and desperately searching for relief.
The Benefits of Walking
Walking is one of the easiest and most popular forms of exercise. You can do it anywhere, at any time. And, walking doesn’t require any special equipment or training—just a comfortable pair of shoes.
Stress-Busting Tips
These tips can help you cope with everyday stress, so you can focus on the things you enjoy:
Eat Right: Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the American Dietetic Association
The food and physical activity choices made today—and everyday—affect your health and how you feel...
Healthy Eating On the Run
Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices...

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Charles DeSantis and friends walk rain or shine, each Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

Charles DeSantis, Cheif Benefits & Wellness Officer, wants to be your walking buddy. His weekly walk starts at Healy Circle each Thursday at 12:30 p.m.. Whatever your pace or fitness level, he hopes you'll join him for some weekly wellness.

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