It’s the height of the cold and flu season. If you’re good at listening to your body, though, you can learn how to prevent the common cold when you feel it coming. Or, at the very least, do your best to lessen the symptoms.

Colds are sneaky: you’re fine one day, and then you’re feeling terrible the next. But sometimes, you can feel the tell-tale signs over a period of a few days: a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, watery eyes, and fatigue seemingly come out of nowhere.

If you haven’t gotten a cold this season, don’t think you’re off the hook just yet. Most adults average two to three colds annually and February is the peak time to catch one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To help you escape cold-free this season, here’s how to prevent a cold when you feel it coming.

In case you missed it, February is American Heart Month!

Throughout the month, look at all the ways your company can encourage employees to work on their cardiovascular health. Sadly, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.

If your company wants to drive the point home, consider the heart-healthy policies, changes, and encouragement that can be offered to employees. Chances are, your wellness committee has missed opportunities for promoting heart health. Your company may even be making some critical mistakes when it comes to healthier employee hearts.

Want to know how to create a more heart-healthy atmosphere?

Here’s a look at how to honor American Heart Month in your workplace and tips for making valuable changes that can change lives, too.

Now that it’s a new year, it’s time to consider the ways you can help your employees stay healthy all year long.

A biometric screening in the workplace is one way to do that. These screenings are one of the simplest ways employers can encourage workers to get a quick health check-up. While it can’t replace a doctor’s visit, it can provide useful insight your doc can analyze at your next visit.

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a biometric screening covers, this post is for you.

Below, you’ll learn just what is included in a biometric screening and we’ll share data from real employees we screened last year.

Curious about which type of mask is best to prevent a COVID infection?

A recent study found N95 and KN95 masks are the two types that provide the best protection against COVID, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on February 4. To keep the public on top of mask-wearing, the Biden administration announced its intention to give away 400 millions N95 masks for free in a recent press conference.

With a filtration rate of 95%, the N95 mask is one you’ll want to get your hands on ASAP.

Want to know more about the N95 masks and where to get your free ones? Read on.

In need of a health topic for February?

Now is the prime time to discuss the question, “Why is heart health important?” As we go into the month focused on love thanks to Valentine’s Day, it’s time to show a little love to American Heart Month, which is celebrated in February, too.

Every 36 seconds in the U.S., someone dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Report by the American Heart Association. Heart disease is also the number one cause of death in the United States.

For employers, it’s a great time to remind remote workers and office workers who sit all day the importance of practicing heart-healthy activities. Starting good habits now can make all the difference for cardiac health.

Below, we take a look at the importance of heart health and the known risk factors that can cause serious cardiovascular events that could impact your employee’s life in an instant.

These days, it’s nearly impossible to talk about corporate wellness without a discussion on mental health and the workplace.

With nearly half of mentally ill adults not receiving treatment — that’s over 27 million Americans — mental health prioritization at work is essential for companies wishing for healthier workers.

Given that mental health issues can cause prolonged absenteeism in the workplace, it’s a wise move for employers — and employees — to take interest in ways to improve mental health at work. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, or another mental illness, offering workplace support to help individuals with those conditions can improve productivity and decrease medical costs.

This post will share the ROI of mental health support, along with ways to keep mental health support resources front and center in a more relaxed post-pandemic world.

Coronavirus isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Unfortunately, even after a person recovers from COVID, they may still struggle with a variety of “long haul” symptoms months after the initial infection.

Scientists across the globe are working to understand just how individuals infected during the pandemic may experience the coronavirus long-term effects. Researchers and physicians are seeing patients with heart, brain, and lung damage from the virus, which can also increase the risk for long-term health issues, according to Mayo Clinic.

Given that almost one in four COVID-19 patients will have long-lasting symptoms, it’s essential to understand how it can impact them and those around them.  

This post will cover what the most common long-term symptoms are, how those issues can impact the daily lives of those living with them, and ways employers can help employees through it.

Looking for some health goal examples to pad your new year’s resolutions?

This is the time of year when everyone examines life goals, including health goals. If you’re in this same boat, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your mental and physical health. Both are equally important and must be balanced in order to live a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle.

If you need a little inspiration, we have you covered.

Below, we share 25 health goal examples to motivate you. Of course, you don’t need to tackle them all, but do consider working on the ones that truly resonate with you.

Read on for motivation to make this year your healthiest yet.

Sir Winston Churchill has a lot of quotable content.

One of his best sayings, perhaps, is this quote on wellness and health: “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.”

The saying is just as true for companies, too.

If you’re looking for some weekly wisdom to bestow upon your staff, an inspirational quote or two is perfect. Short and sweet and often easy to remember, quotable material is ideal for newsletters, health promo emails, and general wellness content. There’s no better time to inspire healthy living than at the start of a new year!  

Below, you’ll find 57 quotes on wellness and health to encourage your employees to pause and think about healthy living.

Need some inspiration for your 2022 wellness campaigns?

You’ll find plenty of ingenuity if you head to a wellness event — whether online, in-person, near or far — to gather the latest trends, insights, and ideas for workplace wellness.

Wellness events and conferences are the perfect way for HR reps, benefits directors, wellness committee members, and health directors to network and learn about upcoming wellness trends to bring into the workplace.

After the last few years, wellness programs at work need to look a lot different. Attending innovative wellness events can help you get the inspiration you need to revamp yours.

If you’ve been looking for a way to increase interest in your company’s wellness programs, attending wellness events together is one way to do it! Below, you’ll find the dates for national and international wellness events, the highlights of each event, the location, and all the details to get your team pumped up.

Here are 11 wellness events to consider sending your team to for a healthier new year: