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August 2016
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Recess Time! Healthy Picks from the Vending Machine Alcohol and Metabolism Don’t Mix Tips for a Healthy Vacation When to Disconnect
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Recess Time! Nothing sparks excitement like the ring of the bell for recess! It brings to mind dozens of energetic bodies leaping up at once and rushing outside. Compare that enthusiasm with the thought of waking up for a run or driving to the gym after rush hour. To some, exercise is a chore added to our daily list of exhausting activities, when it should really be our time to revitalize body and soul. Here are some ideas to help you equate burning calories with well-deserved leisure time. Surfing or paddle boarding. Catch a wave or clear your mind during a long paddle. Photography. Document your daily explorations. Those steps will add up without you even realizing it. Gardening. Digging, raking, weeding, mulching, planting, and picking vegetables or flowers, all raise your heart rate. Volunteer. Shelters need animal lovers to walk dogs and cuddle kittens, and community gardens need weeding. Bird watching. This is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Yoga. Practicing in your yard, a park, or on the beach lets you expand your consciousness in the fresh air. Backpacking. Connect to nature with a hike in the forest, spend a day in the mountains, or explore a national park. Team sports. Some healthy competition always helps get blood pumping.
Healthy Picks from the Vending Machine Packing healthy lunches and snacks is great, but what do you do when hunger strikes and the vending machine is your only option? Avoid empty calories and choose something that will satisfy your hunger, such as: Peanuts: They are filling and packed with protein and heart-healthy fats. Crackers: Choose ones high in fiber and low in sodium. Low-fat granola: It pairs well with a Greek yogurt and will curb cravings for hours. Cereal mix: It’s still not a health food, but it’s better than potato chips. While the frosted honey-bun, cookies, or candy bars may be tempting, remember, the sugar will probably leave you feeling guilty and hungry again in an hour.
Tips for a Healthy Vacation Don’t let your vacation spoil your healthy lifestyle, and don’t let your healthy lifestyle spoil your vacation. Travel often brings us to cities or countries with unique foods. Key lime pie in Key West, chocolate in Sweden, beignets in New Orleans — every region has its specialty. While you shouldn’t miss out on these local treats, try to enjoy them in moderation: • • • • •
Plan to keep your splurges to one a day. Take half back to your hotel for a snack later. Split items with your travel companion. Don’t eat everything on your plate if you don’t want to. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to fill you up.
The other side of the coin is movement. On vacation, you can do a lot of moving, and it won’t even feel like exercise: • • • • • •
Explore a city on foot. Kayak down a river. Learn how to surf or snorkel. Hike in nature. Rent a bike. Take your exercise routine to the beach.
By eating with moderation and staying active, you’ll come home from your vacation refreshed as well as relaxed.
The Mosquitoes Are Coming, the Mosquitoes Are Coming! It’s that time of the year when mosquitoes are on everyone’s mind, even more so this year because of the Zika virus. Mosquito season starts in the spring, and doesn’t completely go away until the first freeze, as long as the weather is warm and wet. Here are some things you can do to keep those annoying critters away: 1. D on’t allow standing water around your home. Clean bird baths weekly. Fix leaks on faucets and hoses. Do not over-water around your home. Check lawn ornaments to make sure they don’t hold water. 2. U se insect repellent. Avoid repellents with more than 30 percent DEET, and do not use it on infants younger than two months. Repellents containing picaridin, lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are also effective. 3. Clean debris out of rain gutters so the water will flow smoothly. Do the same for outdoor drains. 4. Give your dog a repellent for fleas and ticks. Some will kill mosquitoes and others will repel them. The mosquito is the primary source of heartworm. 5. Avoid going out at dawn or dusk. This is when the mosquitoes are most active. 6. I nvest in appropriate clothing. If you have to be outside, buy yourself longsleeved, treated shirts and pants, and hats with mesh face protection.
EPA Tips on using insect repellent: • Apply to exposed skin and clothing. • Don’t overdo it. Use just enough to cover. •A void spraying on cuts, wounds, or right after shaving. •A fter applying, wash hands with soap and water.
Alcohol and Metabolism Don’t Mix Drinking alcohol makes major changes in your body. The body can’t store alcohol, so it must be metabolized immediately, and that can have a detrimental effect on other metabolic processes. Alcohol consumption can even bring on malnutrition because the high levels of calories in many alcoholic drinks account for a large percentage of the body’s daily energy requirements. It also impairs your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and vitamins. Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect your metabolism: Blood sugar. One of the key functions of your metabolism is to maintain adequate blood sugar levels. Drinking alcohol makes the body rush to flush the alcohol toxins out of its system, while blood sugar levels are ignored. Sugars and fats. When you’re drinking, your body doesn’t metabolize sugars and fats as well as it usually does. That can contribute to weight gain. Energy. Your body can't store calories from alcohol for later, the way it does with calories from food. Beer belly. Studies show that alcohol specifically decreases the fat-burning process in the belly area. Food. It’s important to eat right if you’re going to be drinking. Before going out, have a dinner or snack with protein, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fat. More food. It’s not unusual to get hungry when you’re drinking. And after a certain amount of alcohol, you may tend to choose high-calorie food.
Recipe of the Month: Smoked Salmon Snack Crackers Ingredients: 3 wheat crackers
3 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese
3 ounces smoked salmon
¼ teaspoon capers
1 plum tomato, sliced
Instructions: Spread cottage cheese on crackers. Add capers and top with tomato and smoked salmon.
When to Disconnect Computers, smartphones, televisions, iPads... sometimes it seems like machines are running our lives. Yes, we need them, but how do you decide when to pull the plug for a while? It may be time to disconnect if you: • W ant to fall asleep. Using an electric device with a bright screen before bed can make it harder to fall asleep. • W ould like to lose weight. Sitting in front of a screen for hours can lead to obesity. • E njoy human interaction. Every week, call or email a friend you haven’t seen and make a no-devices date for lunch or coffee. You can also make a no-phones-atdinner rule — family dinners should be a time to catch up with each other. • N eed some “me” time. Try to spend at least 30 minutes of device-free me time every day. Go for a walk, take a long bath, or spend time with a pet. You don’t have to give up you electronic devices, but cutting back occasionally may help you feel healthier.
Monthly Quiz: 1. Which of the following is NOT a physically active hobby? a. Photography b. Internet surfing c. Gardening
2. Which of the snacks below is the healthiest vending machine option? a. Chocolate chip cookies b. Corn chips c. Peanuts
3. Which of the following environments attracts mosquitos? a. Warm and wet b. Hot and dry c. Cold and frozen
ANSWERS 1.) b
2.) c
3.) a
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August 2016
Wellness, Productivity, and You!
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Business Case for Diversity
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iversity awareness is about tolerance and respect toward others, despite differences found among the workforce. And the business case for diversity is that synergy and greater productivity come with diversity. To achieve these goals, no employee can be left behind. Beyond making dignity and respect shared values, here’s how you can help ensure everyone experiences the opportunity to contribute and achieve their maximum potential. 1) When you hear a different point of view, probe to learn more about it. You will discover how diversity influences wisdom, problem solving, and perception, and can produce new insights. 2) Make attempts to apply knowledge and skills learned from others to your work problems. 3) Think of diversity as a resource—actively seek solutions by borrowing skills and perspectives from others.
Don’t Fool Around with Fatigue
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atigue plays a role in many accidents and injuries, so recognizing its symptoms is important to protect yourself if your job includes risk of injury. Fatigue is feeling weary and tired, and lacking in energy. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder of relentless fatigue, but more often fatigue results from lifestyle issues like excess physical activity, jet lag, lack of physical activity, lack of sleep, medications, alcohol abuse, and unhealthy eating habits. Emotional stress, trauma, depression, and grief can also trigger bouts of fatigue. A list of fatigue symptoms can be found at http://www.cdc.gov [search: fatigue symptoms].
Heading Conflicts Off at the Pass
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ollow the “Rule of Immediacy” in resolving relationship conflicts. Quickly, after any incident, seek a private meeting with your coworker or colleague to discuss comments, issues, or behaviors that concern or offend you. Conflicts are normal and unavoidable in any work organization, but they do not have to be as harmful as many people make them. This “keeping the air clear” approach to resolving early-stage conflicts is sound: Most employees want to get along with each other, avoid conflicts, and know their relationships are successful and tranquil. “Why didn’t you come to me sooner” is one of the most frequent retorts heard in workplace conflict resolution.
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How to Be a Thought Leader
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“thought leader” is a person with a reputation for being an expert and also a great influencer. Thought leaders are not talkers. They’re doers who teach others “how to do it.” Thought leaders acquire prestige, but the bottom line is their leadership in helping others and making contributions to their field. People pay attention to thought leaders because they know the shortcuts to success. If you love what you do, have what it takes to lead, and are certain others could benefit from your innovations, find a path to thought leadership. Best ideas: 1) Author a free e-book and distribute it widely. It’s easy. Learn how with excellent instructions at www.wikihow.com. 2) Consider free seminars on topics that would attract small groups of peers. Grow from there, using feedback to hone your ideas. 3) Ask yourself what it is that you really know well that others do not, and then pursue this niche to become the expert. 4) Find a funnel to channel your expertise so you can remain visible, such as an association, a community organization, or a business engaged with the larger community.
Soft Skills to Know: Accepting Feedback
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uch—constructive feedback! You will find plenty of tips on giving feedback so a well-meaning critique is received and understood, but less help on how to be a good receiver of feedback or having your reviewer feel welcomed back to offer more. Accepting feedback is a soft skill that will elevate your reputation. Employers love employees who receive feedback well because it helps drive productivity. This makes “the ability to accept feedback” important in many annual reviews. Keys to becoming a feedback dynamo: 1) Remember, no one enjoys constructive feedback that challenges their predetermined notion of a job well done. It’s a shocker. So, accept that life includes this reality. 2) Nearly all reviewers experience anxiety associated with giving constructive feedback. Empathy for this role will give you a shot at eliminating defensiveness, set your reviewer at ease, and seal your reputation as having an outstanding ability to accept constructive feedback. 3) Prepare yourself for constructive feedback by consciously deciding to appear excited to get it, to discover what you don’t know, to be inquisitive, to thank the reviewer, and to not dwell on disappointing news.
Back to School Tip:
Create a Family Schedule
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chool will begin soon. As your family slowly turns to a new, exciting school year, consider this exercise to establish a schedule by actively having children participate in creating it so they own the need for the transition, understand their responsibilities, and feel empowered by the planning experience. With a whiteboard, have a brainstorming session to create a list of tasks and activities to be done in the morning, at midday (if necessary), and during the evening, so a “master schedule” can be created. Spend 20-30 minutes collecting ideas—all ideas are welcome. Suggest times for waking up, going to bed, departing for school, arrival at home, chores, extracurricular activities, breakfast, packing lunches, making beds, brushing teeth, feeding and walking pets, laying out clothes, bathroom schedules, etc. After sufficient time, create the schedule and plug all the information into it. Everyone gets a copy. Bonus: Your children will learn about brainstorming and its value years before being taught it in school.
Making Work-Life Balance Work
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veryone wants work-life balance, but most struggle with it. Some of this is natural, because worklife balance is a moving target that requires constant tweaking. Here are some tips for success. First, define what “work success” means to you. Really pin this one down—do you want to become vice president in five years, or is becoming the recognized expert in widget design your goal? These definitions of success are different and require different work-life achievement strategies. Once your worksuccess definition is clarified, you can discuss worklife balance action steps with those you love. This clarity and team effort will reduce your frustration in seeking work-life balance and help you formulate with awareness the life you want to live.
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Recipe of the Month - Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs Ingredients
E ƵƚƌŝƟŽŶ ;ƉĞƌ ƐĞƌǀ ŝŶŐͿ Makes 12 servings 1/4 cup vegetable oil Calories - 178 kcal 1/3 cup honey Fat - 6.6 g 1/3 cup soy sauce Carbs - 12.4 g 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Protein - 17.4 g 2 cloves of garlic 8 skinless, boneless chicken Cholesterol - 45 mg breast halves, cubed Sodium - 442 mg 5 small onions, cut into 2 inches pieces 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces Skewers ŝƌĞĐƟŽŶƐ
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K njŽŶĞ ůĂLJĞƌ ĚĞƉůĞƟŽŶ ĚĞĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ ŽƵƌ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ͛ Ɛ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŶ͛ Ɛ ŚĂƌŵĨƵů ƵůƚƌĂǀ ŝŽůĞƚ ;h s Ϳ ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ͘ h ŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƌŝƐŬƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ƐĞŶƐŝďůĞ ƉƌĞĐĂƵƟŽŶƐ ǁ ŝůů ŚĞůƉ you enjoy the sun while reducing your chances of sun-related health problems. Skin Cancer Each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their ůŝĨĞƟŵĞ͘ K ŶĞ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ĚŝĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƐŬŝŶ ĐĂŶĐĞƌ Ğǀ ĞƌLJ ŚŽƵƌ͘ h ŶƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ ƚŽ h s ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ƉƌĞǀ ĞŶƚĂďůĞ ƌŝƐŬ factor for skin cancer. Premature Aging and Other Skin Damage Chronic exposure to the sun causes premature aging, which over ƟŵĞ ĐĂŶ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚĞ ƐŬŝŶ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ƚŚŝĐŬ͕ ǁ ƌŝŶŬůĞĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƚŚĞƌLJ͘ ^ŝŶĐĞ ŝƚ ŽĐĐƵƌƐ ŐƌĂĚƵĂůůLJ͕ ŽŌĞŶ ŵĂŶŝĨĞƐƟŶŐ ŝƚƐĞůĨ ŵĂŶLJ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŌĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŵĂũŽƌŝƚLJ ŽĨ Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͛ Ɛ ƐƵŶ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ͕ ƉƌĞŵĂƚƵƌĞ ĂŐŝŶŐ ŝƐ ŽŌĞŶ regarded as an unavoidable, normal part of growing older. However, up to 90 percent of the visible skin changes commonly ĂƩ ƌŝďƵƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĂŐŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ ĐĂƵƐĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŶ͘ t ŝƚŚ ƉƌŽƉĞƌ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ h s ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ͕ ŵŽƐƚ ƉƌĞŵĂƚƵƌĞ ĂŐŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐŬŝŶ ĐĂŶ ďĞ avoided. Cataracts and Other Eye Damage Cataracts are a form of eye damage in which a loss of transparency ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůĞŶƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞLJĞ ĐůŽƵĚƐ ǀ ŝƐŝŽŶ͘ /Ĩ ůĞŌ ƵŶƚƌĞĂƚĞĚ͕ ĐĂƚĂƌĂĐƚƐ ĐĂŶ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ ďůŝŶĚŶĞƐƐ͘ ZĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ ŚĂƐ ƐŚŽǁ Ŷ ƚŚĂƚ h s ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ the likelihood of certain cataracts. Although curable with modern eye surgery, cataracts diminish the eyesight of millions of Americans and cost billions of dollars in medical care each year. All of these problems can be lessened with proper eye ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ͘ >ŽŽŬ ĨŽƌ ƐƵŶŐůĂƐƐĞƐ͕ ŐůĂƐƐĞƐ͕ Žƌ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ůĞŶƐĞƐ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ǁ ĞĂƌ ƚŚĞŵ͕ ƚŚĂƚ Žī Ğƌ ϵϵ ƚŽ ϭϬϬ ƉĞƌĐĞŶƚ h s ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ͘ Immune Suppression ^ĐŝĞŶƟƐƚƐ ŚĂǀ Ğ ĨŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ Žǀ ĞƌĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ ƚŽ h s ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ ŵĂLJ ƐƵƉƉƌĞƐƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌ ĨƵŶĐƟŽŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚLJ͛Ɛ ŝŵŵƵŶĞ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ skin’s natural defenses. For example, the skin normally mounts a ĚĞĨĞŶƐĞ ĂŐĂŝŶƐƚ ĨŽƌĞŝŐŶ ŝŶǀ ĂĚĞƌƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ĐĂŶĐĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĨĞĐƟŽŶƐ͘ Ƶƚ Žǀ ĞƌĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ ƚŽ h s ƌĂĚŝĂƟŽŶ ĐĂŶ ǁ ĞĂŬĞŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŵŵƵŶĞ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ͕ reducing the skin’s ability to protect against these invaders.
Ensuring Safety &Žƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĂĨĞ ĂŶĚ Ğī ĞĐƟǀ Ğ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ ƉĞƐƟĐŝĚĞ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ͕ Ăůǁ ĂLJƐ ƌĞĂĚ the product label before using the product. Applying the Product ZĞĂĚ ĂŶĚ ĨŽůůŽǁ ƚŚĞ ůĂďĞů ĚŝƌĞĐƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌ ƵƐĞ͖ be sure you understand how much to apply. Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing. Do not use under clothing. Do not apply near eyes and mouth, and apply sparingly around ears. When using sprays, do not spray directly into face; spray on hands first and then apply to face. Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin. Do not spray in enclosed areas and avoid breathing a spray product. Other Safety Tips Check the label to see if there are warnings about flammability. /Ĩ ƐŽ͕ ĚŽ ŶŽƚ ƵƐĞ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ŽƉĞŶ ŇĂŵĞƐ Žƌ ůŝƚ ĐŝŐĂƌĞƩ ĞƐ͘ ŌĞƌ ƌĞƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ŝŶĚŽŽƌƐ͕ ǁ ĂƐŚ ƚƌĞĂƚĞĚ ƐŬŝŶ ĂŶĚ ĐůŽƚŚĞƐ ǁ ŝƚŚ ƐŽĂƉ and water. Do not use any product on pets or other animals unless the label clearly states it is for animals. Most insect repellents do not work against lice or fleas. Store insect repellents safely out of the reach of children, in a ůŽĐŬĞĚ ƵƟůŝƚLJ ĐĂďŝŶĞƚ Žƌ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ƐŚĞĚ͘ Repellents and Children Because children frequently put their hands in their eyes and mouths, EPA recommends that all repellent products have the ĨŽůůŽǁ ŝŶŐ ƉƌĞĐĂƵƟŽŶĂƌLJ ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ labels: Do not allow children to handle this product, and do not apply to children's hands. When using on children, apply to your own hands and then put it on the child. ŌĞƌ ƌĞƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ŝŶĚŽŽƌƐ͕ ǁ ĂƐŚ LJŽƵƌ ĐŚŝůĚ͛ Ɛ ƚƌĞĂƚĞĚ ƐŬŝŶ ĂŶĚ clothes with soap and water or bathe. According to the label, oil of lemon eucalyptus products should not be used on children under the age of three. Other ŝŶŐƌĞĚŝĞŶƚƐ ĚŽ ŶŽƚ ŚĂǀ Ğ ĂŶ ĂŐĞ ƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƟŽŶ͘ Source: www.EPA.gov
Source: www.EPA.gov
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Ž LJŽƵ ŚĂǀ Ğ Ă ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶ Žƌ ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶ͍ /Ĩ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ Ă ƚŽƉŝĐ LJŽƵ ǁ ŽƵůĚ ůŝŬĞ ƵƐ ƚŽ ĐŽǀ Ğƌ ŝŶ ĂŶ ƵƉĐŽŵŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ƐůĞƩ Ğƌ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ contact us at beacon@reschini.com ǁ ŝƚŚ ͞ E Ğǁ ƐůĞƩ Ğƌ͟ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ůŝŶĞ͕ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁ ŝƚŚ Ă ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ŽĨ Ă ƚŽƉŝĐ Žƌ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶ LJŽƵ ǁ ŽƵůĚ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐĞĚ͘
h ŶŝƚĞĚ ^ƚĂƚĞƐ Ŷǀ ŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů WƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ŐĞŶĐLJ www.EPA.gov www.EPA.gov/WaterSense/index.html
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Greetings, Studies have concluded that there’s a major shift in how people access the Internet and online information. Where years ago, 70% of Internet users accessed information via their personal computers (PC’s), the tides have not only turned substantially but reversed completely. Currently, over 70% of Internet users access by way of their mobile device while only 30% use their PC. Staying ahead of the curve, EmployeeCare has upgraded its online platform which, we are happy announce, is now mobile friendly. When users access the online Work-Life services going forward, the site can detect how it’s being viewed and visually adjust accordingly. In addition, we’ve released a Work-Life App for both iPhone and Android devices to make accessing our online services that much easier. Our Work-Life App is state-of-the-art and in addition to access to our robust content, the App also offers forums, archives, voice notes, access to our monthly newsletters and even concierge services. As an added bonus, there’s a built in QR Scanner and a share feature for users. For those who offer telephonic services to their clients, users can now initiate child and eldercare consultation as well as legal and financial services from the mobile app. The implementation of this major mobilization initiative will yield an increase in overall work-life services utilization due to overall easier access. Feel free to share the links below with your clients and their employees: iPhone Work-Life App Free Download: Search “WLPrivateApp” https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/wl-private-app/id567869906?mt=8 Android Work-Life App Free Download: Search “Work Life Mobile App” https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_worklife.layout
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New Teachers Induction Class of 2016
Where n the World is FLAT Wildcat?
The presentation may be found on the District Y Drive WELCOME BACK OJR 2016 Folder
Flat Wildcat’s Travels
Flat Wildcat’s Travels
Flat Wildcat Gets Creative...
Track Your Daily Health & Wellbeing Fit for Life 95210 members may earn points by tracking tenets of health: sleep, fruits & veggies, screentime, physical activity, sodas & sugary drinks, tobacco exposure, and also water intake, and weight loss. Members may spend points on rewards or for entry into drawings.
Nearly 200 staff members are already taking advantage of 95210 to work toward personal health and wellness goals!
Not a member yet? https://www.95210.org/ojrsd Access Code: welcome
Earn points for a healthier life!!! See how points add up. Go to: https://www.95210.org/points
Lab test results indicating a positive salmonella infection are reported to and tracked by local public health departments.
PUBLIC HEALTH: SALMONELLA Every year, approximately 1.2 million cases of salmonella and 450 deaths are reported in the United States. Because many cases go undiagnosed, the actual number of infections may be 20 or more times greater than this. Causes Salmonella is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals, including birds. You can become infected by: •
Eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Contaminated foods often look and smell normal.
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Eating foods of animal origin such as beef, poultry, milk, or eggs. These are the most common sources of salmonella, but all foods, including vegetables, can become contaminated.
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Eating food contaminated during the harvesting, handling, or serving process. This can occur when food handlers fail to properly wash their hands using soap and water after using the bathroom.
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Failing to wash your hands after handling pet feces. Reptiles and animals with diarrhea are particularly likely to harbor the bacteria.
Symptoms If you experience the following symptoms, seek medical attention for possible salmonella infection:
Treatment If salmonella is detected, further testing can determine its specific type, and how to treat it. Most people recover without treatment, but for some, diarrhea can become severe enough that hospitalization is needed. In these cases, the salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other parts of the body where they become fatal unless treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to experience severe complications. If not effectively treated, salmonella infections can lead to the development of joint pain, eye irritation, urinary pain, and arthritis–called Reiter’s Syndrome–which may last for several months or years. Prevention There is no vaccine for a salmonella infection. Avoiding possible sources of contamination is your best defense: •
Do not eat raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, or meat.
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Wash all produce thoroughly before consuming.
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Avoid cross-contamination of foods. Keep uncooked meats separate from produce, cooked foods, and ready-to-eat foods.
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Wash hands, cutting boards, counters, knives, and other utensils thoroughly after handling uncooked foods.
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Diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps
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Symptoms beginning 12 to 72 hours after suspected ingestion
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Always wash hands before handling food and between handling different food items.
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Symptoms lasting 4 to 7 days
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Always wash hands following contact with animal feces.
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Never prepare food or pour water for others when you have salmonella before being clinically shown to no longer be carrying the bacteria.
Diagnosis Laboratory tests are needed to determine if a salmonella infection is the cause of your symptoms. A stool sample is collected and tested for the presence and specific type of salmonella bacteria in your system. © 2013 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at The Reschini Group
STRESS AND YOUR SKIN Skin rejuvenation procedures can significantly improve the surface of the skin and can also give someone the confidence they need to face the day. When people feel more attractive, they tend to be more outgoing at work, within their family life, and on the social scene.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the feelings we have on the inside can affect how we look on the outside. The key to healthy skin lies far beyond the type of soap we use. Feelings of stress can affect how the skin ages by influencing certain processes in the body that lead to oxidation and inflammation. Chemical processes in the body produce molecules called free radicals. These enemies of the skin can damage healthy cells in a process called oxidation. Factors such as sun exposure, smoking, air pollution, poor diet, and excess stress can speed up the production of free radicals. The body also produces antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body before they can do any damage. By taking care of yourself and reducing your stress, you can increase the production of these molecules to save the look of your skin. Skin and Stress Connection
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Excess strain slows down the cell turnover rate so new cells take longer to reach the skin. Consequently, a lot of their moisture is lost, making the skin look dull.
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Constant stress increases cortisone secretion, which suppresses immunity. As a result, the skin is not as resilient, and can become more irritated by outside chemicals and pollutants.
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Excess stress can make psoriasis and rosacea conditions worse and acne lesions more inflamed. It can also worsen fever blisters and dermatitis.
Stress-free Skin Solutions •
Try deep breathing techniques to calm yourself when feeling extremely stressed. Also consider taking a yoga, Pilates, or meditation course to relax your mind and body.
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Seek out professional assistance through a psychologist or psychiatrist to identify what triggers in your life are causing anxiety and stress.
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Visit a dermatologist to treat your specific skin problems. Clearer skin may start diminishing your stress.
Stress can have the following effects on the skin: •
Adrenaline produced from anxiety redirects blood away from the skin to the muscles so that it becomes pale and washed out.
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Anger, excitement, irritability, and frustration releases chemicals that stimulate the sebaceous glands which produce oil. This blocks pores and can cause acne to form.
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Stress makes muscles tenser and prevents blood from bringing oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Tension can also slow the removal of waste from underlying tissue.
This brochure is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional. © 2009, 2014 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 8:00am to 12:30pm OJRMS Not only can you get paid for cleaning out your closets, you can help fund programs and new technology for classrooms
Shop, Consign or Donate! Consigners get private pre-sale shopping privileges! Get details at www.ojref.org or contact Kathy Soeder at KSoeder@ojrsd.com
Community Yard Sale Don’t Throw it Away Donate it to Owen J Roberts Band Saturday, September 10th 8am-1pm MPO is having a Yard Sale!! 2 ways to participate: 1. bring your stuff, buy a spot, sell, and make your own money Or 2. donate your stuff to the MPO who will sell it and raise money for the band Contact for this event is Karin Campbell at: kcampbellmpo@gmail.com Location: Owen J Roberts High School
OJR Education Foundation
Family Farm Fest Fundraiser Saturday, Sept 24, 2016
Olszanowski Farm 315 Pughtown Road Spring City, PA 6:00 – 9:30 pm Bring your chair and a flashlight to the Family Farm Fest. Enjoy an evening with family and friends. • • • • • • •
3.5 miles of corn maze Hay rides Bonfire Auction and raffle Food Face painting Pumpkins
Adults $11 / Students $8
Children age 5 and under are free.
Ticket includes hayride, maze and bonfire.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ojref.org
All funds benefit the students at Owen J. Roberts schools For info contact Dr. Kathleen Hocker at 610-469-5333 or khocker@ojref.org OJR Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 23 2621428
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Saturday, September 10 ~ 1-3pm at the Ridge Fire Company 480 Ridge Road, Spring City
Come out to meet your local firefighters, police officers and EMS members and tour their apparatus. Watch our firefighters in action as they extinguish a real fire Rescue Tool Demonstrations & Air Bag Deployment Medical Helicopter Landing Spray the Fire Hose Hot Dogs, Drinks and Kona Water Ice Visit www.RidgeFireCompany.com for more information
Switch to AT&T and
get an iPhone® for free*. Buy an iPhone 6s and get another one free when you add a second line.* When you buy both on AT&T Next® w/ qual. svc (min $70/mo.). iPhone 6s 16GB is free after $650 in monthly bill credits. (Credits start w/in 3 bill cycles.) Tax due at sale. * Each priced min. $650. Reqs new line & well-qual. credit. Up to 3 installments due on each before credits start. If svc canceled on 1, that device balance is due. $20 Activ./upgrade fees.
Plus, get up to $650 in credits per line to help you switch to AT&T.
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When you trade-in your current smartphones and buy new ones on AT&T Next . ®
As an employee of Owen J. Roberts, you could be saving up to 17% on monthly services charges of qualified AT&T Wireless plans. To find the AT&T store closest to you, visit: att.com/find-a-store If you visit a local AT&T store, please have proof of eligibility. Mention Discount Code: 3764196