Wellness Newsletter: July 2021 View as Webpage

FEATURED ARTICLE  OEWG's 2021 Dirty dozen List Is Here Nearly 70% of non-organic produce sold in the United States contains pesticide residue, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Every year, the EWG ranks pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, publishing the results in the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Included in the report is a list of the most pesticide-tainted produce, which is known as the “Dirty Dozen.” For 2021, the following were on this list: Strawberries Spinach Kale, collard and mustard greens Read Full Article Download editable version of the newsletter here!

SUPPORTING ARTICLE Sustainable Eating "Is it sustainable?" It's an increasingly important question being asked when it comes to agriculture and how we eat. In agriculture, the concept of sustainability is applied toward the production of plant and animal products using farming techniques and practices that help to conserve natural resources with minimal impact on the environment. Sustainable agriculture enables us to produce healthful food without compro-mising future generations' ability to do the same. Read Full Article ‌

National Health Observances: July 2021

Educate employees on health risks by utilizing campaigns, promotional tools and resources provided by sponsoring organizations through the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Park and Recreation Month WELCOA (Wellness Council of America)

DIABETES Take Charge of Your Diabetes Infographic: CDC: Healthy Feet Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems, such as heart disease, nerve damage, eye problems, and kidney disease. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to develop health problems, so delaying diabetes by even a few years will benefit your health. Read Full Article American Diabetes Association NATIONAL AWARENESS MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT World Hepatitis Day July 28th What is Hepatitis?  Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While each type of hepatitis is treated differently and has its own distinct symptoms, there are some early symptoms that you may experience no matter which type you have. Read Full Article Hepatitis Foundation International

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