Health & Wellness
When to worry about a fever
You probably know that the average body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. However, normal body temperature varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal, usually 100 degrees F or higher. Although fevers are a common response to illness or infection, there are…
Read MoreHealth care and coverage together for your employees
Take a new look at Kaiser Permanente As a business leader, you know the importance of getting the most value for each health care dollar you spend. At Kaiser Permanente, we offer a unique care model. Not only do we provide care and coverage together (i.e. health plans and health care), but we also pioneered…
Read MoreThe not-so-sweet effects of artificial sweeteners on the body
What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are ingredients that sweeten or enhance the flavors of foods or drinks. They’re also called sugar substitutes, non-nutritive sweeteners or non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Most are created in a lab from chemicals to mimic sugar. They’re often sweeter than table sugar, which comes from plant sources. That means less is needed…
Read MoreUnderstanding anxiety, depression, and effective interventions
Do you ever feel like your mind is racing and bouncing from one thought to the next, to the point where it feels impossible to focus on the task at hand? Or maybe all of a sudden your heart starts pounding, your palms are sweating, and it feels difficult to catch your breath. Do you…
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