Employee Wellness Blog

Musculoskeletal conditions include conditions that affect: Joints, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and spondyloarthritis; Bones, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia and associated fragility fractures, and traumatic fractures; Muscles, such as sarcopenia; and, Multiple Body Areas or Systems, such as regional (e.g., back and neck pain) and widespread (e.g., fibromyalgia) pain conditions, inflammatory diseases such as connective tissue diseases, and vasculitis that have musculoskeletal manifestations, (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus, or amputation as a result of disease or trauma).

Musculoskeletal conditions are also the highest contributor to the global need for rehabilitation. They are among the largest contributors to the need for rehabilitation services among children and approximately two-thirds of all adults.

Low vision makes doing everyday tasks like reading, driving, seeing faces, and distinguishing colors challenging. Review these educational resources on eye health related to diabetes and smoking and ways to keep your eyes healthy. Healthy Lives, Health Eyes!

Life doesn't always go according to plan, which is why every family needs a backup plan. Unexpected care needs can create stress for employees and families alike. A child wakes up sick, school closes unexpectedly, or a regular care arrangement falls through. Your Wellthy plan's backup care benefit can help by connecting you with care options and support when you need it most. Designed to help provide peace of mind, whether planning ahead or navigating a last-minute change, explore the backup care options available through your Wellthy program.

Although some ultraviolet (UV) light helps in the absorption to Vitamin D, it’s that time of year to protect our skin and eyes from excessive UV radiation from the sun, especially between 10 am and 4 pm, by wearing hats, UV blocking sunglasses, wearing sunscreen with a minimum 30 SPF, and by seeking shade. UV radiation is the root cause of most skin cancers and can lead to sunburn, heat rash, heat exhaustion, and worse.

Many populations are vulnerable to heat illnesses. Extreme heat can be deadly, and for those who work outdoors the risk is greater for dehydration and heal-related illnesses. If work must continue outdoors during extreme heat days, schedule work time early or late in the day, wear light, loose-fitting clothing, take frequent breaks, and use a buddy system.

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