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April 2, 2018
“Engage in World Health Day 2018. In this 70th anniversary year, WHO is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they agreed to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, and commit to concrete steps to advance #HealthforAll. This means ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality health services without facing financial hardship.” – World Health Organization
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February 23, 2018
What is the Glycemic Index? Diabetes Canada indicates that the Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels compared to a standard food.
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December 15, 2017
Everyone wants to find an easy to maintain resolution that positively impacts their life in a big way. Well, we have just the thing! For 2018, why not try reducing your sugar intake!
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November 22, 2017
The countdown to the holidays in on! If health is a priority for you, or you are actively trying to make it one, the holidays can be a hard time to stay on track.
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September 20, 2017
The magic words we’ve all been chasing: work–life balance. October is Healthy Workplace Month. Do you know what work-life balance really means, or how to get there?
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August 30, 2017
September is National Breakfast Month and September 26th is Better Breakfast Day, so if you’re not a breakfast eater, we want to take some time to change your opinion on breakfast!
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August 15, 2017
Are you looking ahead to Q4 to set your department/team goals at work? Could you also set some targets for your personal health in Q4 and begin to layout the steps to get there? It’s never too late to start!
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July 15, 2017
August 6-12 is Farmer’s Market Week! Hosting a Farmer’s Market onsite at the workplace makes it easier for employees to access fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Jul 5, 2017
In today’s world, we find ourselves sitting often. Sitting at work, to and from work, and at home. Let us teach you the benefits and how you can move more at work, home and play.
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June 15th, 2017
Share these resources with your employees as a part of your wellness program. Encourage employees to get outside this summer, explore our province and get a little physical activity at the same time.
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May 16, 2017
There are numerous ways to demonstrate success when evaluating a wellness program, and we’re going to discuss two of the most popular. The first is Return on Investment, and the second is Value on Investment. The ability of an employer to show a positive return on investment in workplace health and wellness depends on the type of programs offered.
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April 25, 2017
How can companies with limited budgets get the most bang for their buck in terms of wellness programs? A major key to a strong wellness strategy is leadership support and role modelling of the habits and behaviours that promote well-being. Here’s how to strategically use your wellness dollars to achieve this.
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Mar 17, 2017
March is National Nutrition Month and many workplaces are celebrating with educational activities and participation challenges. To create a healthy eating environment at all times takes some careful planning and consideration. See our 6 steps below on how to plan for a healthy eating environment in the workplace.
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Mar 10, 2017
March 10th is Pack Your Lunch Day and we want to give you some tips to make packing your lunch an easy part of your everyday life.
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Feb 15, 2017
Nine in ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Almost 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy behaviors. How can employers support their employees in heart health?
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January 18, 2017
January is often seen as a time of new beginnings. The start of a new year often prompts goal setting, and strategic planning for success along with increased motivation. Improving health and well-being is one of the most popular themes for resolutions among individuals.
But what about employers? Many employers are already taking some of the necessary steps that are required of them to keep their employees safe and healthy, but not as many are thinking ahead and including employee health as a strategic piece in the success of their business.
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Dec 5, 2016
At Apex, we want to help you de-stress and truly enjoy the “most wonderful time of the year.” Whether it involves getting outside for some fresh air, enjoying time with your family creating something fun or cooking up a storm of healthy holiday recipes… we’ve got you covered!
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Oct 19, 2016
‘One size fits all’ and ‘ergonomics’ cannot be put together in the same sentence. This is important to remember when purchasing chairs for your employees.
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Oct 12, 2016
Examining and applying findings from: “Grant T . Ognibene, Wilson Torres, Rie von Eyben, and Kathleen C. Horst. “Impact of a Sit-Stand Workstation on Chronic Low Back Pain: Results of a Randomized Trial.” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 58.3 (2016): 287-293.”
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Oct 5, 2016
Welcome to the beginning of fall! The sun is setting earlier, the air is getting crisper and the leaves are starting to change colour. As Canadians, we’re lucky enough to kick off this beautiful season by celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and family. It’s a weekend full of yummy things like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie topped with heaps of whipped cream. However, it’s a little bit less fun waking up on Tuesday feeling sick after thinking about all of the gravy you consumed over the weekend.
We want to show you some healthy ways to enjoy Thanksgiving this year!
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Aug 10, 2016
Healthy eating when cooking for your family can seem like a challenge. One of the best strategies for ensuring that you’re eating healthfully is to prepare the majority of your food yourself. This puts you in control of portion sizes, added sugars and oils or other ingredients used during preparation. Once you’ve learned some tricks of the trade and how to cook, the next skill to build is meal planning. Here are some tips and tricks on how to tackle meal planning in your household.
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July 20, 2016
Often times, safe lifting emphasizes protecting the back. While that is correct and should be the main focus, an approach should be taken to be more comprehensive. The most important reason is that you only have one spine. Although medical advances and technology are advancing to the point where it is possible to support parts of the spine post-injury, it is not yet possible to replace the entire spine. So, when lifting… Protect your spine – always keep it front of mind!
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June 15, 2016
Mental Health issues are increasing in the workplace. While much has been done to increase awareness, understanding and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues, we are just beginning to create effective solutions. Currently we have a strongly “reactive” system, using helpful strategies to deal with the challenge as it arises. In this blog, The Leaders’ Coach – Dave Loney will identify 4 ways that you can begin to improve the psychological health of the workplace with a proactive approach.
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May 16, 2016
Examining and applying findings from: “A Web-Based Mindfulness Stress Management Program in a Corporate Call Centre: A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Added Benefit of Onsite Group Support.” in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 58.3 (2016): 254-264.
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April 13, 2016
According to ParticipACTION, 60% of us spend the workday seated. 150 minutes of physical activity is needed each week. This can seem like a lot for someone who is not doing much purposeful physical activity at all! A workplace walking group can help provide the social support that’s needed on the path towards behaviour change.
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Examining and applying findings from: “Promoting Healthy Workplaces by Building Cultures of Health and Applying Strategic Communications” in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine – February 2016 Vol. 58 p 114
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March 14, 2016
Employers expect their employees to be alert, energized and productive but may not always offer the type of fuel that’s necessary to achieve this. Nutrition is a strong factor in creating the energy that employees require to perform at their best. Sure, your cafeteria may offer a ‘healthy choice’ option entrée, but creating a wellness environment is more than just offering one choice – it’s about making the healthy choice the easy choice.
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January 15, 2016
It’s challenging to make a new behaviour stick, and trying to change your lifestyle all at once is overwhelming! The sum of many small efforts leads to success. How do you go about making these small efforts a regular part of your life? An effective strategy for forming a habit is to complete your new behaviour along with an existing habit.
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December 22, 2015
Julie is a 46-year-old mother of two. She works full time and has a nice little side business that gives her an outlet for her passion for helping people. Julie decided it was time to refocus on her own health and so she reached out to the Wellness Professional onsite for some direction.
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