With the aging of the baby boomer generation, standards of care in many health-related fields have come under scrutiny. In 2001, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) resolved to take action in its area of care, putting forward a set of six standards necessary to a healthy workplace. This, the AACN argues, affects patient safety, the retention and recruitment of qualified nurses and ultimately the facility's bottom line.
If you're an athlete or just working out to keep fit, eating the right foods will increase your energy. What you eat will determine how you feel during workouts and for the remainder of the day. Eating the wrong foods will not only zap energy levels, but will make you feel tired all day. Timing what you eat prior to workouts can also keep your blood sugar level, without making you crave the wrong foods.
Dysthymia is a form of depression. Though considered mild, it can be chronic, lasting two years or more. Although most people feel sad every now and then, people with dysthymia experience a feeling of general sadness most of the time. This can begin in childhood or adulthood. People with dysthymia experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, low self-esteem, avoidance of social activities, and problems with sleeping and eating.
When it comes to eating grapefruit, it's important to be a little careful when carving because sometimes juices can squirt out. Enjoy this healthy breakfast with tips from a culinary arts expert in this free video on how to eat grapefruit.
Healthy eating at work requires you to have healthy snacks on hand to curb your appetite. Discover some healthy snack ideas for work with tips from a health promotion specialist in this free video on healthy eating.