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 [...]
5 tips for a healthy diet Eat breakfast Start your day with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Make a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables Fruits and veggies add color, flavor [...]
Become a MESSA Wellness Pro Worksite wellness programs can be a game-changer, helping to create a supportive culture of wellness among colleagues. These days, we can all use as much support as we can get. That’s why MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones is starting a “Wellness Pros” program that will allow [...]
Register now for April 30 event Finding normalcy in 2021 is top of mind for many MESSA members and their families. While a return to how things used to be may not be possible just yet, we can move forward in a positive way. To that end, join MESSA Health Promotion [...]
Use your free preventive benefits Don’t delay — schedule your annual checkup now Sometime, people tend to delay their annual checkup. When they finally try to get one scheduled, many times it’s too late. Don’t let this happen to you. Plan to use your preventive care benefits. In fact, why not call [...]
Winter blues? Wintertime doesn’t have to be SAD When it’s cold outside and the days are short, do you find yourself feeling down and sleeping more? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, considered a major form of depression. About 6% of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), according to [...]
Exercise at home for body and mind health Don’t let the cold keep you from moving As the temperatures drop, your motivation to exercise outdoors may also be in free fall. What’s more, you’re probably staying away from the gym with cases of COVID-19 on the rise. So what can you do [...]
