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Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk

January 17, 2025

Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, following tobacco and obesity, with a direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, according to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk.

Tobacco-Related Health Disparities: A Summary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Report

December 23, 2024

A new report from the U.S. surgeon general’s office confirms equal progress has not been made to reduce cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among all groups in the U.S. Cigarette smoking has declined by more than 70% in the U.S. since the 1960s, yet smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death.

Menopause: Supporting Female Employees as They Age

December 2, 2024

More than one million women in the U.S. experience menopause each year, yet there are few workplace supports being put in place for this population. Organizations must be prepared to assist employees with this life transition, empowering them to live healthier lives before, during, and after menopause.

A Restful Resolution: Prioritizing Sleep Health in the New Year

February 5, 2024

The realm of sleep plays a pivotal role in shaping our overall health and well-being. While we navigate our intricate daily routines, one specific goal should be included among everyone’s New Year’s resolutions: acknowledging the profound impact of quality sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional states and prioritizing it.

Sleep Hygiene: Improve the Quality and Quantity of Sleep and its Impact on Your Overall Well-Being

October 31, 2023

Just like food, shelter, and water, we all need sleep to be the best versions of ourselves and be productive in our lives. Encouraging healthy sleep habits and proper sleep hygiene should be a part of any practitioner’s wellness plan.

Maintaining Mental Health Through Movement

June 26, 2023

We don’t always think about the benefits of exercise for both body and mind or how they function together to formulate overall wellness. Aside from the mind being a muscle that we utilize for reasoning and decision-making, our mood and emotions are directly affected by the type of exercise we engage in.

In Their Own Words: SkinIO Users Share Their Stories

October 25, 2022

When is the last time you looked at your skin? Really looked at it – to examine a spot that had changed or a new one that you noticed for the first time? If your answer is “it’s been a while,” you’re not alone. Though 1 in 5 of us will get skin cancer, far too few of us are looking. And the majority of employees in the U.S. have never been to see a dermatologist. SkinIO exists to fill that vital blind spot, by allowing anyone anywhere to perform a full-body skin exam with their smartphone in just 10 minutes.

Addressing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Through Healthy People 2030

May 5, 2021

Each decade, we gain an understanding of how the nation can achieve health and well-being.