Plasticisers are known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which disrupt the human endocrine system. When too much plasticiser accumulates in the body, reproductive system diseases such as precocious puberty, infertility, and short penis may occur. Plasticisers can also cause insulin resistant. Although it will not develop into diabetes, it may cause problems such as high […]
Avoid using ??????? ??????? to storing your cooking oil because chemicals from the plastic can seep into the oil. There are 3 primary issues: 1. Permeability Coconut oil is slightly acidic. Coconut oil as such – a small amount of fatty acids will go “scot-free”. The more free fatty acids floating around the oil, the […]
By Beth Kaszuba A chance to commune with nature. Trails we traverse to get fit. Lots of space for cooped-up kids to blow off steam. Whatever your reason for visiting, state and local parks offer us a lot. So why not give back while you boost your mental and physical health? Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation […]
There are almost 100 different studies that have looked at the financial impact of wellness programs. These studies are not easy to do, they require extremely complicated ROI analyses, and they take years to complete. In 2001, a comprehensive review on the financial impact of worksite wellness programs was published. That study reviewed 100 different research papers. […]
The foundation of any good wellness program must be focused on helping employees adopt healthy behaviors. Elevated blood glucose, high blood cholesterol, and high blood pressure are almost all caused by unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. Eating and exercising are behaviors. A randomized clinical trial was designed to help people improve their nutrition […]