Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women in Maryland, affecting 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women. With symptoms that are often overlooked, it’s important to know the signs of colorectal cancer and the preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk and protect your...
Are you eating lunch with your computer…again? If so, now is the time to take a digital detox by participating in the Summer of (You Choose…) Challenge. Throughout July, replace your recreational screen time with a new hobby or physical activity. When the workday is over and your computer is recharging, you also need to...
Summertime is the perfect excuse to step out of the office and level up wellness in your workplace. Encouraging employees to adopt healthy habits won’t just improve their overall health; it’s likely to increase their happiness and productivity, too. Whether you’re looking to boost your existing wellness program or start from scratch, we have great...
Two hours or less a day. That’s the recommended screen time part of our 5-2-1-0 program. But many of us spend even more time on our phones daily. In fact, Americans spend an average of 5.4 hours on their cell phones daily. While you’re trying to scale back on the time spent on your phone,...
Regular exercise is part of a good health and wellness lifestyle at every age and stage of life (a recommended 150 minutes per week), but for women 65 and over, it’s especially important to keep up with physical activity. There are many benefits specific to your needs when you continue to work out into your...
Kids are spending more time than ever in front of screens. In fact, the Mayo Clinic reports that kids spend an average of seven to 10 hours on screens each day. Electronics like TVs, computers, and tablets are a popular source of entertainment and education. But did you know spending too much time in front of them can negatively affect your child’s health? A recent Cleveland...
Starting or supporting a wellness program at work is an important benefit for employees—and it’s good for business. Whether your company has a well-defined wellness program or if it’s just getting started, the 5-2-1-0 program and LiveWell Frederick can jumpstart these efforts. Here are four wellness activities that fit within your existing work schedule and...
It’s a wrap on our Healthy Habits Reset Challenge—and our challengers crushed it! In case you missed it, the Healthy Habits Reset Challenge followed our 5-2-1-0 program, encouraging our teams to hit “reset” on their health and reach their wellness goals in the new year. Daily, our challengers followed these simple guidelines, then entered their...
Do you feel like a bear coming out of hibernation? You may feel this way every year—but maybe more so this year due to the pandemic and spending even more time indoors than normal. Studies show that spending time outdoors, especially while exercising, boosts your health—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you’re craving outdoor recreation, then...
Many people are intimidated or afraid to start a fitness routine. But several Frederick County walkers are offering a healthy dose of motivation to help you get started! And they should know—these area walkers were part of LiveWell Frederick’s recent Walk Across America Challenge. Don’t worry: You need not walk all the way across America...
