Wellness programs offered by employers are increasing in popularity – and for good reason. Investing in employees is one of the smartest things an organization can do to support a happy, healthy workforce. The health and attitude of employees lie at the heart of the best nonprofits to work for and are key to any organization’s […]
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Introducing our featured Executive Director for this month: Karen Gager, Executive Director at HeadsUp in Rhode Island. Here Karen shares some advice relative to common struggles cited by many of our readers: limited financial and human resources. We think you’ll relate to Karen’s challenges and hope you’ll be able to benefit from her tips on how to think […]
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Food deserts are typically low income areas with residents who suffer health problems such as obesity. A major deterrent to the spread of food deserts is education and increasing the demand for healthy options.
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The heart is more than just an organ-it is what allows us to reach out and connect with others. The nonprofit sector needs healthy hearts to accomplish mission! And February is designated the month for heart health awareness.
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Stressed out? Volunteering reduces stress and can save your life. You’ve heard how stress is bad for your health, but new research indicates the way you think about stress is more dangerous. Studies show people who view stress as unhealthy are more likely to die from stress-related illness, such as cardiovascular disease. Psychologist Kelly […]
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