Employee Wellness News

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme is "Food Connects Us." Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us to our cultures, our families and our friends. Sharing a meal is an opportunity to learn about its preparation, who made it and where the ingredients were sourced. Health, memories, traditions, seasons and access can all impact our relationship with food. While these factors influence the foods we eat, the foods we eat also affect our health.

Regular checkups and cleanings can identify gum disease and decay earlier when it’s more easily treated. Teaching good oral hygiene early in life instills lifelong health habits.

One of the most important steps you’ll want to take during the legacy planning process is the creation or updating of your will, before it is needed to ensure that your family's assets are protected and that your medical decisions will be respected in the event that an emergency occurs.

Compiling important information, passwords, and legal documents in advance can help reduce stress for you and your family.

When someone you love passes away, the last thing you probably feel like doing is recounting the news over and over again. But, no matter how involved you are with logistics and planning, you’re probably going to have to tell some people what’s going on.

Planning ahead for your loved one’s care can bring peace of mind, ensuring their wishes are honored and their future is protected. Whether it’s setting up a will or trust, understanding power of attorney, or making sense of legal options, knowing where to start can make all the difference.