Work some wellness into your workday MESSA Wellness has all the tools you need When life gets busy, it’s too easy to lose sight of your own health and wellness. Long days at work and hectic evenings can leave little time to prioritize yourself and your goals. That’s where a worksite wellness [...]
Ask the expert: Rhonda Jones MyStressTools helps support better wellness and overall health MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones answers questions about stress relief and the free resource MyStressTools — a suite of stress management and wellness resources for MESSA members. Jones is a registered nurse, personal trainer and health and wellness [...]
Step to it Walk your way to better health one step at a time Walking is an easy-breezy way to exercise, especially if you haven’t been as active this summer as you’d hoped to be. And it’s easy to get started — just head outside and go for a walk. Walking can [...]
Be safe and smart in the sun Hooray for summer! It’s a time to relax, take a vacation and enjoy the sunshine. But unless you’re careful, soaking up the sun could lead to serious health risks. Did you know that the sun can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes? [...]
Play safe, stay safe in the water When the scorching summer sun feels like it is actually leaning on your shoulders, there’s no better way to cool off than a fun-filled splash at your favorite water park, pool or lake. But with great fun — whether it’s a simple swim or a [...]
“If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.” Put your MESSA preventive health benefits to work for you This article is one [...]
Women’s Health Month: Your preventive care matters because YOU matter This article is one of a three-part series focused on Women’s Health Month, Men’s Health Month and MESSA’s preventive care benefits. It’s time for a little tough love. May is Women’s Health Month, a time when some of you — you know [...]
Men’s Health Month: Make time to prioritize your health This article is one of a three-part series focused on Women’s Health Month, Men’s Health Month and MESSA’s preventive care benefits. Hey, men, real talk: It’s time to put away your ego and pride and visit the doctor. Have you had your prostate [...]
Spring into healthy eating Spring is all about new beginnings as snow melts away and tree buds start to bloom. March is National Nutrition Month, so if you’ve been thinking about freshening up some of your eating habits, now is a great time to start. According to the Centers for Disease Control [...]
Register now: Spring Worksite Wellness Conference Looking to recharge and take charge of your overall well-being? Join MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones on April 8 for the 2022 Spring Worksite Wellness Conference. Sessions include: The Power of Purpose Happiness and social connection benefit health. New research suggests that having a greater [...]
