Driving can be an incredibly stressful activity, especially when you're dealing with stop-and-go highway traffic or navigating chaotic city streets. In honor of April, National Stress Awareness Months, Sharp Best Health and guest, Bob McClure, certified mindfulness facilitator at Sharp, discuss helpful strategies for controlling your emotions and stress while driving.

Helpful Resources

• Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!
• Drop-in Mindfulness Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times
• On-Site Yoga Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times.

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In honor of April, National Stress Awareness Month, enjoy this episode from the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health library!

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Intermittent fasting (IF) is quickly becoming a popular way of eating which is a pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and not eating. In this podcast, Sharp Best Health discussed types of intermittent fast protocols, perceived benefits, the precautions and the best type of approach depending on one’s health goals. 

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Additional Resources:

• Intermittent fasting: the science of going without

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It's April 1st, and means its time for the Sharp Best Health team to have some fun!

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Sitting is something most of us do in abundance, especially with the so much time and step-saving technology available. If you work a desk job, you probably spend a large portion of your day sitting. Spending too many hours at a time sitting down can lead to some health issues such as back pain, neck pain, poor circulation, poor sleep and even increases risk of heart disease and obesity.

On this episode, Sharp Best Health and guest, Nicole Archambault, Ergonomic Specialist at Sharp HealthCare, discuss simple things we can all do at work to add more movement into our day, reduce negative effects of sitting, and protect our health!

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Additional Resources:

• Simple stretches to add to your day (SharpNET page)
• How To Activate Your  Stretch Break Timer (SharpNET page)
• How To Adjust Your Chair (SharpNET page)
• Let's 'deskercise'! (Sharp HealthNews Story)

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In honor of March, National Nutrition Month, in this episode, Sharp Best Health is joined by Ursula Ridens and Patti Ennis, Sharp HealthCare's Registered Dietitians.

During the interview Patti and Ursula share their expertise on a variety of questions related to the field of nutrition, including why carbs are good for us and best foods to eat to help lower blood pressure.

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References

• National Nutrition Month Activities March is National Nutrition Month! The theme for this year is "Eat Right, Live Right, Feel Right." To celebrate, attend some of these events happening throughout the Sharp system all month long. Learn more by visiting SharpNET
• March 13 is "National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" Take a moment on this day to thank the dietitians at your Sharp HealthCare site for their contributions to great patient care.
• DASH diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, is a diet recommended for people who want to prevent or treat hypertension — also known as high blood pressure — and reduce their risk of heart disease. Learn more here 
• Sharp HealthCare Outpatient Nutrition Education and Counseling Program:
  To learn more here or schedule an appointment, please call our outpatient nutrition counseling program office at 619-740-4632.

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A few weeks ago, Sharp Best Health launched a new cool discounted gym membership program for Sharp employees, called The Active&Fit Direct Program™.  2.The program, made possible through our partnership with American Specialty Health, provides Sharp employees with access to more than 10,000 fitness centers nationwide with flexibility to change any time for just $25/month (plus applicable taxes).  No long-term contracts!

In this podcast episode, Sharp Best Health and guest, Troy Sechrist, Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at American Specialty Health, sit down to talk about  The Active&Fit Direct Program and how it can help Sharp employees live a longer, healthier life through regular physical activity. 

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References:

• To enroll in The Active&Fit Direct Program, please visit SharpNET/SharpBestHealth
• To learn more about American Specialty Health, please visit https://www.ashcompanies.com/  

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Everyday stress can negatively affect your health in different ways, especially your heart health. Chronic stress can contribute to factors that increase your risk of heart disease, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In this episode, Sharp Best Health crew shares personal tips and strategies to reduces stress and protect your heart!

• Take this episode's quiz and win a prize!

Resources:

• Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!
• On-Site Mindfulness Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times
• On-Site Yoga Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times.
• Sharp HealthCare Employee Assistance Program: To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call (619) 681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the list of EAP locations, please visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/eap/
• Free Telephonic Health Coaching: The telephone-based health coaching program includes weekly sessions up to 30 minutes, a review of lifestyle habits and medical history to establish a “starting point”, guidance using SharpBestHealth.com tools and trackers, web message center communication between sessions to keep you motivated, and educational articles specific to your individual goals. There are five health coaching programs available:
• Stress Management
• Smoking Cessation (For current smokers)
• Healthy Weight (For Individuals with a BMI of 25 or higher)
• Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity

To enroll in the program, individuals can call 1-877-849-2363 or email [email protected]. 

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Fat gets a bad rap  and there seems to be a lot of confusion as to whether fat is good or bad for your health. The truth is, not all fats are bad for you. Some fats are pretty important and give your body energy and support cell growth. In this episode, learn all you need to know about fats: what to eat, what to avoid, and why.

Reference:
https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/types-of-cooking-oil

Take the Quiz!
If you enjoyed this episode and learnt something new, make sure to take our Podcast Quiz for this episode for a chance to win a gym bag from Sharp Best Health. Winners announced weekly on SharpNET. 

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The marketing efforts of many food products are very creative, and can easily mislead consumers to believe that some foods may be healthier and better for us than they actually are. In this episode, Sharp Best Health debunks 6 of these health food claims so you don't fall victim to untruthful food marketing!

REFERENCE
Sharp Best Health S1Ep4: Juicy Details About Juice Cleanses
https://www.buzzsprout.com/161307/761893-s1ep4-juicy-details-about-juice-cleanses-10-min

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