The Health Impact of Loneliness

2019-10-10T15:24:35-04:00December 21, 2018|Blog|

The Health Impact of Loneliness A survey by Cigna conducted in May of 2018 revealed that nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone or left out and that Generation Z (adults ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation. “Loneliness has the same impact on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, making it even more dangerous [...]

Helping Heroes this Holiday Season

2019-10-10T15:24:38-04:00December 21, 2018|Blog|

Helping Heroes this Holiday Season The holidays can be a trying time for many in our community as they face feelings of mourning, loss, or loneliness. For many veterans, episodes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can surface while newly returning veterans often struggle to readjust to civilian life. In May, President Donald Trump signed an Executive [...]

Make Your Favorite Holiday Foods Healthier

2019-10-10T15:24:41-04:00December 20, 2018|Blog|

Make Your Favorite Holiday Foods Healthier The good news is that the average weight gain for the holiday season is just one pound. However, Americans aren’t losing that weight after the holidays, and over the years, those pounds add up. Here are some tips for making your favorite holiday dishes healthier: Curb the munchies by serving fresh [...]

CHC Team Members Give Back

2019-10-10T15:24:42-04:00December 18, 2018|Blog|

CHC Team Members Give Back At Community Health Charities (CHC), our team doesn’t just help other organizations engage employees, give, and volunteer to build healthier communities. We love getting involved and giving back here as well. During our workplace giving campaign, we raised nearly $39,000, plus participated in workday walks, making “healthy chef” meals, sharing [...]

Five Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

2020-01-22T20:10:11-05:00December 17, 2018|Blog|

Five Tips for Managing Holiday Stress With all the costs, travel, expectations, and family responsibilities associated with the holidays, it is no wonder that 31% of Americans describe the holiday season as “frantic.” Here are some ways to minimize stress and maximize joy so you can better enjoy the holiday season: Take a Deep Breath Even with [...]

Healthy Holiday Recipes

2019-10-10T15:35:24-04:00December 12, 2018|Blog|

Healthy Holiday Recipes Whether you’re attending a holiday potluck or cooking for family gatherings, it’s often hard to make the meal healthy. Check out these crowd-pleasing healthy recipes from our nonprofit partners American Heart Association and American Cancer Society, plus the Mayo Clinic. BRUNCH Avocado Blueberry Muffins – substitute avocado for the butter or oil [...]

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