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When Your Employee Discloses a Mental Health Condition

When Your Employee Discloses a Mental Health Condition

When one of your direct reports has the courage to talk with you about their mental health condition, how you respond is critical. What do you say right away? What questions do you ask? How do you decide what accommodations, if any, to make? What the Experts Say It’s important to keep in mind that the employee likely had to overcome a lot of fear to talk with you about this topic. Therefore, how you handle these interactions is critical. The good news is that these can be pro

3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, 1 in every 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions. Coronary artery disease—caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries—is the most common. Other forms of heart disease include heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, and congenital heart defects. The symptoms of heart disease can vary

Can Stress Affect Your Risk For Heart Disease?

Can Stress Affect Your Risk For Heart Disease?

We know that stress is a contributor to heart disease, the number one killer of Americans. According to the American Heart Association, when your body goes through a stressful event, a chain of reactions occurs. Your body releases adrenaline, causing your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure to increase. This causes your body to go into what’s known as — the “fight or flight” response. Stress can cause additional issues and may lead to headaches, back strain, or stomacha

How Much Should You Put Into a Health Savings Account?

How Much Should You Put Into a Health Savings Account?

A Health Savings account is available only to those enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. This account is designed to help cover current and future medical expenses and offers some tax advantages. HSA owners need to decide how much to put in an HSA each month or year. Here are some key guidelines for determining how much to contribute to an HSA: As an individual, you can put up to $3,600 an HSA in 2021. Those with a family HSA have a contribution limit of $7,200. If you

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