Okay, so let me preface this post by stating that I have tried on 2 previous attempts to stop drinking soda completely. The first time I did so in 2009, I stopped drinking soda cold turkey for about three months successfully, before falling of the wagon.
Chef & Food Guru Paula Deen Has Diabetes: What’s So Funny?
Yesterday during a visit to NBC’s Today Show, Food Network star, chef, restauranteur, and author, Paula Deen, confirmed the rumors that she has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This was not a surprise to most, since the types of foods Paula cooks on her show (filled with butter, heavy cream, sugar, etc.) are not the healthiest recipes one can prepare.
Update on My Dad, His Health, & His Diabetes
It has been almost three months since my dad was hospitalized for diabetes and congestive heart failure after I found him unresponsive in his home.
Work Matters: Shift Work Disorder and What You Should Know
According to Men’s Health Network in a study in conjunction with Celphalon, Inc., your shift can create problems with your health. 1,500 shift employees that work non traditional shifts were polled (nurses, air traffic controllers, firefighters, factory workers, etc.) and the evidence clearly indicated a pattern.
Cube Giveaway: Sleep Innovations REJUVENATION Pillow
A Cubicle Chick is only as good as her last night’s sleep. There is so much that we do in a day that a restful and peaceful sleep goes a long way. Having a reliable mattress that allows for good sleep is an absolute must, but don’t underestimate what the right type of pillow can do for you.
Thanksgiving Eve Beauty Routine: Taking Care of YOU So You Can Take Care of Others
Thanksgiving is usually a busy holiday for us all—with the stuffing of the bird and all of the preparation that goes into making the holiday one to remember, we often forget to take care of ourselves; either that or we…
Stop Taking Your Work From The Office Home With You
We have all been guilty—there is a pressing assignment or task that needs to be completed and five o’clock comes and you still are not done, so you take the work home with you. After cooking dinner, spending time with…
How To Deal With Stress In The Workplace
Written By: Tanijoy, TheCubicleChick.com Contributor There is a time in everyone’s life where you will experience stress in the workplace. Some people have no idea what the symptoms of stress are, so I will take you with me on the…
Shape Up Day- A Festival Focused on Adolescent Health & Wellness (PICS)
I am always searching for fun learning activities that my children will enjoy. When I saw advertisements for Shape Up Parkway (sponsored by Shape Up Missouri and ShapeUpUS.org) at my daughter’s elementary school last week, I knew I wanted us…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Sleep is a very important component of living a healthy life. If you are not getting enough sleep, it can cause health problems as well as fatigue. While listening to NPR today, I leanred that most Americans do not get…