Health and Wellness archive
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OPRS Supports National Employee Wellness Month
National Employee Wellness Month kicks off in June, and we're one of 175 companies pledging support and showing our commitment to helping our employees live healthier lifestyles.
Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure & Cholesterol
Let's talk about blood pressure and cholesterol.
Tell Us: What Do You Want In a Personal Emergency Response Device?
You like to share your opinion, right? You like to tell companies what you want in a product, right? Well, here's your chance!
Medicare's Open Enrollment Closes on Pearl Harbor Day
Medicare's 2013 open enrollment period closes Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.
Alzheimer's 101: Increasing Awareness & Support
Lu Ann Presser, the marketing/admission director at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, shares Alzheimer's information and resources.
Help Available During Medicare Open Enrollment
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services gets expert answers for you during Medicare's 2013 open enrollment period.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15
Medicare's open enrollment period allows you to decide if your coverage is working for you. If not, it's time to make a change.
Stand Up, Support & Help End Alzheimer's
September is World Alzheimer's Month, and Friday, Sept. 21, is World Alzheimer's Action Day.
The Scoop on Safe Snow Shoveling
Every winter, the numbers of persons suffering from heart attacks climbs. Emergency room physicians also note a rise in back injuries during winter as well. The culprit? Snow shoveling.
Shoveling snow is hard work. Not only does it boost your heart rate and blood pressure, but it also places great strain on back muscles.
What’s in your Attitude?
When we think of attitude, we think of sayings such as “Have an Attitude of Gratitude” or “Count Your Blessings”. But as it turns out, those are more than just bumper-sticker sayings or cross-stitch quotations. Research has shown over and over again that having a positive attitude helps us to live longer, happier lives.


