Staying at and working from home is new territory for a lot of us. Our routines have been disrupted and the world as we know it is constantly changing. In these uncertain times, it is easy to feel out of control. However, I am here [...]
Here at Capital EAP we take pride in being able to share knowledge about mental health topics that we think may be of interest to our readers, whether it be related to mood, self-care, depression, anxiety, relationships, and even what we consume and put into [...]
Happy National Nutrition Month (NNM)! What better to celebrate my first full month serving the members of Capital Counseling and EAP?! Though my gut told me to write a defense piece highlighting the nutritional value and versatility of potatoes (which someday I will write!), I [...]
🍴 The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for weight gain. The average American gains five pounds or more between Halloween and New Year’s Day. Unfortunately, over time this weight is rarely lost. Exercise helps us to avoid weight gain or [...]
Breast cancer is the biggest killer of women in America, but we can take action toward kicking some cancer butt! 💪 According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) 90 percent of these women are able to prolong their lives another five years or more. Also, [...]
When summertime comes around, we seem to check our responsibilities and healthy habits at the door. Transitioning into summer is not something everyone thinks about, it is usually the transition from summer to fall that is always on our mind. However, how we plan to move [...]
I am a long time member of Weight Watchers and my local gym where I have come to witness an annual tradition. Each January both organizations swell in membership and attendance. By mid-February we are back to the regulars, give or take a few faces. [...]
Okay, so why am I already seeing Christmas stuff in the stores? The answer is because we love, love the holidays and all the celebrating that it brings. For many people the holidays are a time for re-uniting with friends and family, enjoying once- a-year [...]
By now we all know the importance of physical activity for our children. Children who are physically active and/or involved in organized sports having lower rates of obesity and generally have better overall health than their sedentary peers. Children who participate in physical activity on [...]
Approximately one-third of U.S. adults suffer from high blood pressure, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Engaging in cardio-respiratory exercise 3-7 days per week for at least 20-60 minutes per session has proven to be incredibly effective at reducing high blood pressure, and [...]
