It is somewhat common knowledge that physical exercise is something that doctors recommend to patients and something that helps reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart issues. But, did you know that exercising the brain is high on the priority list with physical exercise too? That’s right, it is possible to exercise…
The human body is a well-oiled machine that requires maintenance and care to function at its best, and, unlike a car, the body can’t be traded in for a newer model if it gets rundown. In order to take care of the body you are in, there are a certain few things that can…
Employee Contest – “Wellness Hub Contest” Official Rules 1. Timeframe Nutrien Ltd. (“Nutrien”) “Wellness Hub Contest” (the “Contest”) begins on April 17, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. Mountain Time (“MT”) and closes at 11:59 p.m. MT on April 30, 2019 (the “Contest Period”). 2. Eligibility The Contest is open to any Wellness Hub user in…
For many, exercise and getting fit are synonymous with a gym membership. If wanting to lose some extra pounds and gain muscle mass, state-of-the-art equipment and weights are going to be necessary, and that means that gym membership is necessary too, right? Wrong. There are tons of ways to lose weight and get healthy…
Volunteering is more often than not done with a selfless heart. Volunteers dedicate their spare time to causes they support because they believe in helping others around them and making the world a better place. While helping others, volunteers receive health benefits from the work that they do as well. One study has shown…
It is no secret that a healthy diet and exercise routine are highly encouraged by doctors as preventative measures for their patients to feel better and live longer, more fulfilling lives. Exercise is also known to increase mood and mental state for people who participate in some sort of activity. A lesser known fact…
After going through a traumatic event like a brain injury, patients strive to return to a sense of normalcy. Life falls out of routine and is certainly not normal for the victim or immediate family of the victim for an extended period of time. Striving for life to return to the way it was…
Many young men and women have been reprimanded by their mothers, caretakers, and teachers for slouching. If told once to stand up straight or pull shoulders back, we were told twenty other times at least. Other than listening to our elders, having good posture can really have an impact on life and overall…
There are dozens of excuses to not go to the gym or workout, but one of the most common excuses is the lack of hours in a day. After working all day, shuffling children to various extracurricular activities, or being a part of an extra committee or organization, many people do not have the…
The new year brings about hope for change and improvement. Many people resolve to do things differently or start something new, but the majority of people who make New Year’s Resolutions ultimately fall off the wagon. Making dynamic changes is oftentimes difficult to stick with long-term, but making small changes and turning them into…