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Early CommonHealth Wellnote! Check Out the Super Bowl Workout.

February 9, 2023 / Get Well

The big game is almost here!  Have fun with your family and friends while you watch the game AND get a great workout in at the same time. Remember to use good form. For example, consider using these links for a demonstration of a burpee and a squat. Enjoy this fun Super Bowl workout, and … Continued

Free CommonHealth/WW Webinar: Building Cost-Effective, Easy Meals, Feb. 14

February 7, 2023 / Get Well

Wellness partners CommonHealth and Weight Watchers continue to provide information to help us to reach our nutritional goals while also reducing the impact on our wallets. Let’s strategize and plan in a way that saves money and keeps us making healthy, easy choices. Check out WeightWatchers Building Cost Effective, Easy Meals webinar on Tuesday, February … Continued

CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote: Importance of Physical (Active) Rest

February 6, 2023 / Get Well

Rest is vital for better mental health, increased concentration and memory, a healthier immune system, reduced stress, improved mood, and even a better metabolism. In a previous Wellnote, we examined passive rest. Today, we are going to take a look at active rest. Active rest can be difficult to define because it can look different … Continued

AED Awareness

February 6, 2023 / Get Well

The recent cardiac arrest of a professional football player, viewed by millions on Monday Night Football, reminds us that medical emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time and to people whom you least expect to need care. To provide the NOVA community with lifesaving tools for a person experiencing cardiac arrest, NOVA OEMS has provided … Continued

Love Your Veggies? Your Heart Sure Does

February 6, 2023 / Get Well

Heart disease is a term that covers an array of health affecting the cardiovascular system such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and congenital heart defects.  According to the CDC’s Heart Disease Facts: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in … Continued

Today Is National Wear RED Day® for Heart Month

February 3, 2023 / Get Well

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on and raise awareness about cardiovascular health. The simple truth is that while genetic factors do play a part, you can significantly lower your risk for heart disease and associated concerns through education,  healthy lifestyle changes and, in some cases, prescription medicine. Raise your awareness and … Continued

American Heart Month: Feb. 3 Is National Wear Red Day®

February 2, 2023 / Get Well

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on and raise awareness about cardiovascular health. The simple truth is that while genetic factors do play a part, you can significantly lower your risk for heart disease and associated concerns through education, healthy lifestyle changes and, in some cases, prescription medicine. Raise your awareness and … Continued

American Heart Month: Feb. 3 Is National Wear Red Day®

February 1, 2023 / Get Well

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on and raise awareness about cardiovascular health. The simple truth is that while genetic factors do play a part, you can significantly lower your risk for heart disease and associated concerns through education, healthy lifestyle changes and, in some cases, prescription medicine. Raise your awareness and … Continued

TimelyCare Reminds Us that January is Mental Wellness Month

February 1, 2023 / Get Well

Mental Wellness Month, celebrated every year from January 1 to 31, is coming to a close, but the reminder to take better care of your mental health will remain a staple for 2023.  NOVA has partnered with TimelyMD to deliver TimelyCare for ALL NOVA employees at no cost. TimelyCare is available to support you in your efforts … Continued