Myth-Busters About Red Meat
MYTH: Red meat is bad for you. TRUTH: Contrary to the recent media headlines, the meat is healthy and can absolutely be a part of a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet. Red meat is a rich source of the B vitamins thiamin,…
Factoring Health Care Costs into Your Retirement
If you’re contemplating and planning for retirement, there is much to consider. The basics come to mind first, housing, food, transportation, travel to “bucket list” locales, gifts for the grandkids and - last but certainly not least - health care.…
Ditch the Refined Sugar…You’re Sweet Enough Already!
The correlation between sugar and inflammation is a trending topic in the media but its detrimental effects on our health are sometimes minimized. Sugar, refined or natural, is a simple carbohydrate that the human body breaks down into glucose and…
The Risk of Eating Fast Food
We know eating fast food isn’t a healthy choice, but why then do we get that happy rush when we indulge? Good old dopamine and serotonin, that’s why! When this food is first ingested, these feel-good neurotransmitters are released in…
Stay Safe During Flu Season
It’s that time of year again, the days are getting shorter, the weather is cooling off and people are starting to get sick. We work in close quarters, interacting with students and co-workers, and add to that stores and public…
Trick or Treat, Remember Those Teeth!
With October 31st right around the corner, everyone is excited to sink their teeth into those Halloween goodies. Here at Valley Schools, we love Halloween candy just as much as everyone else, but we also understand that candy puts your…
Benefit Your Overall Health with Exercise
Believe it or not, humans were not meant to sit at a desk all day. Physical activity is extremely important to maintain a healthy body and mind. There is no shortage of research that shows how exercise improves our overall…
Caffeine Facts
What is the number one most used drug in the world? The drug that is used by 90% of people every day in many different forms? Whether it is found in coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, caffeine is a…
Change of Season Health Strategies
With the holidays fast approaching and the weather gearing up for a change, now is the perfect time to jot down health strategies for staying active and reducing stress. It doesn’t have to be complicated – a one page bulleted…
Importance of Plan Performance Reviews
Most public sector employers cover partial, if not the full, premium rate of one or more of the medical and pharmacy plans offered to employees. While it is a significant cost for employers to cover premium rates, subsiding your medicals…