November 2010
In this edition of the Wellness E-Digest we are sharing with you resources developed by our EAP service provider, Shepell-fgi and by the Windsor - Essex County Health Unit.
Exercising Safely: Tips to Avoid Workout Injuries
Starting a fitness program is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Besides reducing your risk for many chronic diseases, it helps maintain a healthy weight and improves balance, co-ordination, your appearance and maybe even your overall outlook on life. This edition of The Balancing Act newsletter from Shepell-fgi offers tips to help you exercise safely and avoid getting injured. By starting smart and applying the strategies in this newsletter, you can avoid any frustrating setbacks, have fun exercising and be well on your way to achieving your fitness goals.
Pausing for Menopause: Taking Time Out to Understand Midlife Changes
Menopause brings about significant change in a woman’s life and it can be quite difficult to be on the outside looking in when someone you love is going through this stage of life. As a woman, menopause can provide an opportunity to take some time to reflect on your life and renew your commitment to your physical health and emotional happiness. This edition of Healthy Living newsletter from Shepell-fgi offers information to help you understand the physical and emotional changes of menopause, discover common ways to deal with discomfort and learn how to embrace the changes menopause brings.
Shift Work
28% of Canadian workers work non-traditional schedules. Shift work has an impact on the quality of sleep as well as nutrition. This publication from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit provides an overview of the impact of shift work on sleep and nutrition. It also provides snack ideas and sleep tips for shift workers
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