Eight tips to eating healthy on a budget to lower financial stress

A recent International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey examined how Americans prioritize and perceive healthy eating. Nearly 60% of respondents named exercising and eating a balanced diet including fruit and vegetables among the top actions necessary for maintaining good health. Spending time to meal plan and meal prep were also reported as essential components in efforts to eat healthy food. Whether we make a plan or not, this begs the question: What causes us to buy the types of food we do?

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Three ways to cultivate a healthy connection between food and your life

March marks the transition from winter to spring, where we look forward to warmer weather. We also observe and celebrate National Nutrition Month® (NNM) in March as well. What was once a one-week health awareness campaign expanded to the whole month in 1980, reflecting a growing interest in nutrition and its impact on well-being.On the heels of last year’s “Beyond the Table” NNM theme is this year’s “Food Connects Us.” That’s because food connects us to our health, environment, friends, family and much more. Here are three ways you and your employees can deepen a healthy connection between food and other aspects of your lives.

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Improving health outcomes and lowering costs with colon cancer testing programs

Colon cancer is on the rise. Learn about Labcorp’s efforts to improve employee health and lower costs with its employer-sponsored colorectal cancer screening programs.

Seven tips to reduce heart disease risk

Our hearts are the engines that power our lives, so taking care of them should be a top priority. Unfortunately, heart disease is still the leading cause of mortality in the United States. But the good news is it’s also largely preventable through simple lifestyle changes. February is American Heart Month and a great time to look at the modifiable risk factors for developing this disease. After all, the key to a healthier heart is largely in your hands.

Four tips for better health in 2025

According to a survey from the American Heart Association, 79% of respondents don’t prioritize their health during the holidays. In fact, they reported having greater stress during the holiday season than during the often-dreaded tax filing period. 

Identifying and treating inflammatory bowel disease

The first week of December marks Chron’s and Colitis Awareness Week. This is when we annually observe and raise awareness for the approximately 3 million people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the collective term for Crohn’s disease and colitis. Chron’s disease is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while colitis is inflammation of the colon/large intestine. Both conditions attack the digestive system and are medically incurable, but they can be managed to lessen their impact. 

Simplifying and advancing workplace drug testing with oral fluid

The landscape of workplace drug testing is evolving, with oral fluid testing at the forefront of this evolution. As the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and other federal agencies approve an oral drug test for regulated programs, employers will soon have a new tool at their disposal for maintaining safe and drug-free workplaces. Here’s what you need to know.

Ask the expert: What you need to know about working with a genetic counselor

Have questions about family genetic health risks or reproductive genetic risks? Genetic counseling can help. Learn more about what genetic counselors do.