The word ‘pandemic’ conjures a scary picture, and to an extent the idea of an illness spreading through humans on a large scale is daunting. However these types of sicknesses are constantly present, and the H1N1 virus is no different. There is a chance that your office will be affected by the virus, and so contingency planning ahead of time is vital in order to deal with the possibility that an entire department is out sick. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about pandemics, and discusses the issue of planning in case your office is hit with the swine flu bug.
In a recession those who are employed are very grateful to be working! As happy as employees are they’re not that healthy!
According to Health.com
One in three workers has at least one symptom of clinical depression; 41% say they feel stressed sometimes, often, or very often; and one in five has trouble falling asleep often or very often. In all, 14% are being treated for high cholesterol and one in five is taking blood-pressure-lowering medication.
However, some workplaces are healthier than others. Six factors make a difference, Ellen Galinsky, the Families and Work Institute’s president and cofounder says. Workers may feel healthier if they have “learning opportunities and challenge, a good fit between work and personal life, autonomy, having a supervisor who supports job success, economic security—no surprise in this economy—and a work climate of respect and trust,” she says.
The easiest way to avoid sabotaging your diet is by having healthy snacks prepared ahead of time. With these snacks on the go ideas you’ll be prepared the next time that hunger strikes.
At work:
-bring fruits and vegetables and avoid the vending machines.
-On a a plane, train, etc
-bring nuts that are high in protein and easy to pack.
-On a Road Trip
Pack fiber rich granola bars to avoid a fast food stop.
-At the gym
Grab an energy bar that is low in fat and calories, but high in fiber to give you the energy you need to feel the burn.
-At the movies
Save money and calories by bringing light microwave popcorn
-At the mall
Have a protein rich light cheese stick for a yummy snack outside the food court
Entrepreneurs are using Provigil, a perscription only pill used to treat sleeping diorders, but gives non-sufferer’s a competitive edge while at work.
According to testimonials on the web, people are able to work with little or no sleep, causes weight loss and some even report a mood enhancing side effect.
Apparently, there’s no risk of becoming addicted, but of course Provigil is not the fountain of youth since it’s not healthy to live off of little or no sleep…no matter how great the pill makes you feel.
Find out more about the entrepreneurs drug of choice here.
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