Physical health is often the focus when discussing health and well-being. Exercise and healthy eating are frequent priorities, but when does mental health receive attention? Professor Barbara Sahakian from the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine recommends mental health be a priority similar to physical health to decrease mental disorders. An estimated 25 percent […]
What is Your State of Mind Today? Read Post »
Sherry Del Giorno, CHC, CPT, is a director of coaching programs at WellAdvantage where she trains coaches through the WellAdvantage Coaching Institute. She co-created this evidence-based training program with Liz Clark, her WellAdvantage colleague, and enjoys teaching other wellness professionals how to motivate and inspire others.
Meet WellAdvantage’s Director of Coaching Programs Sherry Del Giorno Read Post »
Today marks an exciting time for all of us at WellAdvantage as we embark on a new dimension of health and wellness services with the launch of the WellAdvantage Coaching Institute™.
Introducing the WellAdvantage Coaching Institute™ Read Post »
For companies participating in WellAdvantage’s Employee-Driven Preventive Health Programs, the WellAdvantage Online Web portal provides a host of tools designed to assist individuals in monitoring their health. The portal also tracks individual wellness-related activities and keeps employees up to date on company health-related events.
WellAdvantage Online makes employee health education easy and accessible Read Post »
Chances are, you’ve heard of SMART goals. Long used in the corporate world, many of us have started setting them to achieve personal objectives – especially when we make the decision to begin the journey to wellness. At WellAdvantage, we encourage our clients to set SMART goals for their personal wellness visions. In fact, clients
Get smart about your health. Give yourself a SMART goal. Read Post »
Liz Clark, CHC, RYT, is a director of coaching programs at WellAdvantage. Ms. Clark obtained her health coach certification through the American Council on Exercise and her wellness coach certification through WellAdvantage, Inc. She is also a certified American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking Facilitator. Passionate about wellness, Ms. Clark has dedicated her career to
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WellAdvantage conducts many workplace health and wellness programs that benefit both employees and their employers. Some attendees simply come to obtain information or learn more about the benefits offered through their company or health provider. Many take advantage of the special services and testing. In the case of one employee, a casual visit turned into
Workplace biometric screening alerts employee to life-threating high blood pressure risk Read Post »
WellAdvantage CEO Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood has been named to The Daily Record’s list of “Maryland’s Top 100 Women.” The list, now in its 18th year, recognizes outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “I am honored to be among such a distinguished group of women,” said Ms. Sherwood. “This
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Is it true that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger? Many people believe daily stress builds strength and helps endure future obstacles; however, University of California, Irvine, psychological scientist Susan Charles suggests that daily stress may not build strength and actually negatively influences long-term mental health. Charles’s study (released April 2, 2013) used data
Does Daily Stress Affect Mental Health? Read Post »
Let’s face it. It’s been a long and miserable winter in much of the country. With the exception of the workouts many of us got from shoveling, sledding with the kids or walking faster to get inside our warm offices and homes, the season has been a bust for those who enjoy a regular outdoor
It’s Spring (FINALLY!) What Are Your Exercise Goals? Read Post »