July 6, 2020
Posted in Wellness by Employee Plans
Everyone feels stressed from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And what can you do about it? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful. Stress can affect your
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June 30, 2020
Posted in Holidays by Employee Plans
Have a happy and safe Independence Day holiday!
March 13, 2020
Posted in Uncategorized by Employee Plans
Employee Plans, A Division of EPIC, has made the decision to close our physical office locations to regular business until further notice as part of the global effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We have asked our associates to work from home. We will maintain only minimum staff at select locations during this
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March 2, 2020
Posted in Disease Prevention, Human Resources by Employee Plans
Coronaviruses are fairly common and don’t typically affect humans. When they do, their effects are usually mild, as in the case of the common cold. However, deadlier variations of these coronaviruses have cropped up in recent years. Two examples of these evolved strains are the SARS virus of 2003 and the novel coronavirus, which was
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January 2, 2020
Posted in Wellness by Employee Plans
Don’t Fall Into This New Year’s Resolution Trap Historically, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Unfortunately, many people look to fad diets and weight loss products to achieve their goals quickly. While fad diets may prove effective initially, research shows that many people don’t find long-term success with these types
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December 4, 2019
Posted in Wellness by Employee Plans
Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s bring to mind thoughts of family, friends, fun and food. However, each year, millions of Americans struggle to maintain their waistlines during the holidays while surrounded by tempting holiday treats. Holiday Parties By following the healthy tips below, you can enjoy all your holiday parties, while also
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October 9, 2019
Posted in Benefits by Employee Plans
A growing number of U.S. employers are making the switch to self-insuring as a way to reduce costs and improve service. Self-insuring or self-funding is not right for every organization. Employers considering a switch from fully funded to self-funded health plans should analyze the advantages and disadvantages before making the switch. This article describes self-insured plans,
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September 5, 2019
Posted in Live Well by Employee Plans
On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams issued an advisory encouraging youth and pregnant women not to use marijuana due to health risks. Prevalence of Marijuana Use in Youth and Pregnant Women The surgeon general’s advisory states that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. In
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August 1, 2019
Posted in Wellness by Employee Plans
Cut Back on the Caffeine Classified as a psychoactive drug, caffeine is a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, some nuts and certain medicines. It has many effects on the body’s metabolism, including stimulation of the central nervous system. It can make you feel more alert and give you a boost of
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July 10, 2019
Posted in Live Well by Employee Plans
Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce report that details which fruits and veggies are the least—and most—contaminated by pesticides. The guide is designed to help you make healthy and informed choices, and reduce your exposure to toxic pesticides. Dirty Dozen For the fourth year in a row,
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