czimmerman, Author at TrilogyFIT

Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccines

During NIAM, TrilogyFIT encourages you talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure you are up to date on recommended vaccines. We also encourage you to visit CDC’s guide to Immunization Schedule, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child’s life. As your children head back to […]

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Breastfeeding is an important personal choice, and you get to decide what is best for you and your baby. However, it is important to understand the benefits of breastfeeding so that you can make an informed decision that will be of benefit to your baby and yourself. Breastfeeding gives babies antibodies against viruses and bacteria. […]

Don’t Be Afraid to Try Something New

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Meal Prep and Planning Tips

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that less than 1 in 10 adults and adolescents consume enough fruits and vegetables. Processed foods such as fast food and sugary drinks add unnecessary sugars, salt, and saturated fats increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and decreased […]

June is Employee Wellbeing Month

While play may seem frivolous – or even possibly silly – when we’re adults, it is vital to our wellbeing. UW Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain, PhD, said play is fun and can trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of wellbeing and can even temporarily relieve pain. […]

June is Men’s Health Month

The HHS Office of Minority Health suggest 5 Plays for Men to Stay at the Top of Their Game: 1. Protect your heart – Healthier food choices build a healthier heart – make fruits and vegetables half of your plate. Visit the nutrition guide on Virgin Pulse for recipe ideas. 2. Be Active – Getting […]

Keep Summer Cool with Fresh Foods

There are so many ways to mix it up with fruits and veggies. Add berries to your morning cereal, oatmeal, or smoothie, satisfy that sweet tooth with melons or cherries, and don’t forget to add them to salads. Too keep cool, cook outdoors with a grill. There are so many ways that we can work […]

Mix Up your Routine with Rising Temperatures

The benefits of physical activity are numerous; protection against chronic diseases, weight management, and lower blood pressure, just to mention a few. Maybe you’re tired of the same workout routine or need a way to get motivated after an inactive start to the year. Gardening Spring Cleaning Frolicking with your pet Swimming Hiking Joining a […]

Unplug It!

You can’t control the cost of living, but you can learn tips to lower your household bills. Gas, groceries, you name it—prices have gone up. If you’ve felt this pressure, you’re not alone. While we can’t control the cost of living, we can control how we live within it. Your home is the perfect place […]

Strategies for Stress

Have you every noticed your jaw clenched or tightness in your neck and shoulders? Experts tell us that these muscles are the first to take on our stress. This area of the body has been nicknamed “the stress triangle”. We know that 69% of employees who completed their health check survey on Virgin Pulse reported […]