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2011 VNA Corporate Wellness Roundtable
Be sure to join VNA for its third annual Corporate Wellness Roundtable on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, from 9-11 a.m., in Oak Park.
This event will be held at Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan's headquarters: 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 506, Oak Park, MI 48237.
There is no cost to attend but space is limited, so be sure to register early.
For more information or to register for this event contact
Karine Pawlicki at kpawlicki@vna.org or at (248) 967-8355. RSVP is required by July 21, 2011.
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Healthy At Home
Mediterranean Kabobs
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3 skewers
Ingredients
For marinade:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2-3 cloves)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
½ tsp salt
For kabobs:
6 oz top sirloin or other beef steak cubes (12 cubes)
6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch cubes (12 cubes)
1 large white onion, cut into ¾-inch squares (12 pieces)
12 cherry tomatoes, rinsed
1 (4 oz) red bell pepper, rinsed and cut into ¾-inch squares (12 squares)
Cooking Directions
Preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
Combine ingredients for marinade, and divide between two bowls (one bowl to marinate the raw meat and one bowl for cooking and serving).
Mix the beef, chicken, onion, tomatoes, and red pepper cubes in one bowl of the marinade and let sit. After 5 minutes, discard remaining marinade.
Place one piece of beef, chicken, tomato, onion, and red pepper on each of the 12 skewers.
Grill or broil on each of the four sides for 2 to 3 minutes or until completely cooked (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F for beef and 165 °F for chicken).
Spoon most of the second half of the marinade over the kabobs while cooking.
Drizzle the remaining marinade on top of each kabob before serving (use only the marinade that did not touch the raw meat or chicken).
Dietary Information
(3 kabobs)
Calories 202
Total fat 11 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 333 mg
Total fiber 2 g
Protein 18 g
Carbohydrates 9 g
Potassium 431 mg
Recipe Source: Keep the Beat ™ Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners.
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Financial Wellness: Not Just a Money Problem
Financial stress affects most people, and for some, stress becomes an everyday issue with negative health consequences like chronic headaches, increased blood pressure and poor blood sugar control. It may sometimes lead to drug and alcohol use. Financial problems can also contribute to an inability to purchase healthy foods and seek medical help when needed, which in turn can lead to serious health problems and greater financial costs.
According to the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, "Most Americans have not been taught to mange their money appropriately and thus too many may not know how or lack the discipline and future oriented mindset to create and follow a budget or long range financial plan".
Since financial health is closely tied to physical and mental health, addressing both the financial and physical aspects of wellness is important for all persons. Educational programs may focus on prevention of financial problems and treatment focused programs for those already experiencing financial distress.
Financial programs should be based on the level of financial distress. A great place to begin is by completing the
Personal Financial Wellness Scale (PFW® ) to determine your financial wellness score and whether you or your employees may benefit from financial wellness coaching.
If you have realized that your financial behaviors need changing, you may get help by accessing a quality financial wellness program and meeting with a coach. Such programs address the key decisions that must be made to manage daily finances and develop a pattern of good financial behaviors.
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Men's Health Month
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death among men in the United States? Most of the common diseases leading to heart disease are potentially preventable. By modifying risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, high and cholesterol, stroke and peripheral vascular disease it may be possible to lower the risk for heart disease.
Help celebrate Men's Health Week June 13th-19th by sharing some of the health tips below with your friends and loved ones. Inform them that the biggest threats to men's health can often be prevented.
Here are some tips on how to live a longer, healthier life:
Get Screened. Talk to your health care provider about all of the recommended health screenings that may help identify potential health risks.
Manage chronic conditions. Follow your doctor's treatment recommendation for lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.
Quit Smoking. Join a smoking cessation program and ask friends and family for support.
Eat healthy foods. Learn about healthy food choices like: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods and lean sources of protein, such as fish and limit foods high in saturated fat and salt (sodium).
Include physical activity in your daily routine. Participate in sports or other activities you enjoy, from basketball to brisk walking.
Maintain a healthy weight. Work on small weight-loss goals which may help reduce risk of heart disease.
The single most important way you can take care of yourself and those you love is to actively take part in your health care. Learn about your health conditions and participate in decisions with your doctor. |
Arthritis: The Nation's Most Common Cause of Disability
A chronic disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. Arthritis is a chronic disease made up of more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions. The most common type is osteoarthritis; a disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint as well as bony overgrowth which eventually leads to pain and joint stiffness.
Other frequently occurring types of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and gout. Common symptoms include pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in or around the joints. Some forms of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, can affect multiple organs and cause widespread symptoms.
Although arthritis is more common among adults aged 65 years or older, people of all ages can be affected. It is more common among women than men of all ages, and found among all racial and ethnic groups. Arthritis also is more common among adults who are obese than among those who are normal weight or underweight.
What Can You Do to Address Arthritis?
Chronic disease self-management programs, which address arthritis and other chronic diseases, have been found to improve people's health by reducing depression, fatigue, and health distress while improving quality of life.
Persons with chronic diseases in southeast Michigan can learn better self-management skills through enjoyable, practical and proven self-help programs available at locations throughout the region.
Content adapted from the Centers for Diasease Control and Prevention and ClickonAging.com
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