http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:48:23 -0700 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:16:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d9-How-long-should-you-stay-at-a-job?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner The times of people staying in their jobs for decades are gone.Most workers are coached to stay in their jobs for a minimum of two years these days.Is it best to stay in your position till you complete your term or to leave early in spite of criticis... business work job government corporate time Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:16:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d9-How-long-should-you-stay-at-a-job?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Overweight-at-work?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Being overweight in a sedentary job has its challenges and yet, being overweight as an athlete may present short and long-term problems as this study suggests. 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I was honored to participate on a panel with other prestigious speakers at the Anti-Aging Panel at the Florida Conference for Women in Orlando Florida, last week. The panel included Dr. Saralyn Mark, Dr. D... young health diabetes depression anxiety stress Thu, 21 May 2009 19:16:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Forever-young?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Should-you-go-to-work-if-you-are-feeling-sick?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner In regular times, many argue they can’t “afford” to get sick. More so in a recession, many will rather go to work sick than miss their pay even if this means that they may get sicker at the job or that they may get other people sick... health children work sick flu vulnerable Fri, 01 May 2009 14:17:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Should-you-go-to-work-if-you-are-feeling-sick?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Be-careful-when-taking-supplements?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner ANYONE can sell non-FDA approved supplements these days. I could have become a millionaire myself, as I have been invited to "sell" or be the spokesperson on behalf of companies that produce these products. I never did. Why? Non-FDA approve... health diet pill hydroxycut supplement fda Fri, 01 May 2009 11:04:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Be-careful-when-taking-supplements?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Lead-by-example-while-saving-lives?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Experienced pilot leads by calm, vision and experience in critical time.Can you imagine? Your plane is coming down, you are dealing with your own emotions facing imminent death, you see your crew’s faces of despair in your mind’s eye and ... leader vision calm critical pilot strategy Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Lead-by-example-while-saving-lives?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Is-your-health-anybody-business?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Steve Jobs finally revealed his challenges with health issues. While some pushed for his personal health history to be shared with the rest of the world, others strongly believe health issues are to be dealt in private.The election process set up an ... health business obama mccain jobs ceo Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:45:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d15-Is-your-health-anybody-business?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d14-Wellbeing-tip-of-the-day-Exercise?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Have you ever wondered why you feel so great during vacation? While you may think it’s because you are not at work, how about this other explanation? You are having a great time with people you care about in a nice place, you enjoy good food, y... stress work relax economy exercise energy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:21:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d14-Wellbeing-tip-of-the-day-Exercise?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d12-How-to-achieve-your-goals-in-2009?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner  With the current state of our economy, we all need to re-organize our plans and strategies to focus on realistic expectations for success, especially when it comes to work-life balance for the coming New Year. Watch this interview as l talk to ... plan health wealth goal success achieve econ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:32:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d12-How-to-achieve-your-goals-in-2009?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d7-Manage-Stress-and-Weight?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner   Oprah appeared on Larry King Live on January 6th. Interestingly, her coach, doctor and spiritual adviser discussed her struggles with weight. The emotional component of her focus on recovery was only superficially addressed: her feeling d... weight emotional psychology oprah larry king Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:03:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d7-Manage-Stress-and-Weight?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Tip-of-the-Day-Sleep?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner  I usually refer to sleep as the third pillar of the healthy physical dimension (the others are nutrition, exercise and relaxation).Many people minimize the benefits of sleep and the essential properties it brings to our ability to produce and p... health stress depression relax anxiety sleep sex Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:36:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Tip-of-the-Day-Sleep?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Tip-of-the-day-Relax?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Have you ever felt stuck on the computer, frustrated and trying to resolve a software problem for hours? What did you do, keep trying? Instead, what happened when you took a five minute break and relaxed? Where you able to fix the problem in a couple... relax imagery meditation exercise breath music Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:28:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Tip-of-the-day-Relax?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d2-Tip-of-the-day-Breathe?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner The Power of Wellbeing Tip of the Day: Breathe You have a hectic day, you run back and forth and when you get a second to sit and relax, you sigh and take a deep breath. Exactly like that first crying breath tells us a baby is alive and kicking,... health stress burnout anxiety breathe hectic Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:53:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d2-Tip-of-the-day-Breathe?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d1-Whats-the-secret-to-the-New-Years-resolution?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner  Have you always set up your New Year’s Resolution and gone into it head on to then realize achieving your goals was more difficult than you ever expected? Did you give up just a few weeks after you started?You are not alone. I see this ha... plan goal new year resolution desire passion Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:56:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d1-Whats-the-secret-to-the-New-Years-resolution?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d1-December-31-Let-go-of-the-past-to-start-a-New-Year-fresh?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner  Our present is a mix of what we bring from the past and what we hope for the future. Living in the present while constantly thinking of the past will keep us tied up to what no longer exists. Whatever we feel was a mistake can’t be undone... new year resolution success let go present Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:51:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m1d1-December-31-Let-go-of-the-past-to-start-a-New-Year-fresh?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Obamas-New-Years-Resolution-Quit-smoking-when-he-gets-to-the-White-House?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner What's "the secret" to the New Year's resolution? Part 2 of 7In 2006, nearly 73 million Americans age 12 and older had used a tobacco product at least once in the month prior to being surveyed. 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The most common resolutions include losing weight, gaining health, quitting a ba... plan goal new year resolution success secret Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:45:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Whats-the-secret-to-the-New-Years-resolution-Part-I-of-VII?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Young-Doctors-Leading-Under-Pressure?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner I remember one on-all night as a first year medical intern at 4 AM. My first year teammate was exhausted and our senior resident looked worn out. After working a straight 20 hour shift with no breaks, we were beat. In my twenties, I looked fresh, and... health doctor burnout residency improvement Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:48:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Young-Doctors-Leading-Under-Pressure?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-Lifework-balance-in-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner Many still struggle keeping the holiday flame alive this season. Employers are asking the best of their employees while employees fear that they may lose their jobs unless they give it all. How can we find some positive balance between working h... health financial holiday workplace economy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:34:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-808-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner~y2008m12d1-Lifework-balance-in-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Workplace-Wellness-Examiner