Myth Mondays With Sharp Best Health

Have you ever wondered if canned foods are better than fresh or if frozen is a healthy option too? In honor of September, Fruits and Vegetables Month, in this episode, Sharp Best Health looks at science and research to see how fresh, frozen and canned fruits compare and to give you the answer! Janice's Smoothie Recipe: 1 Banana 1 Handfull of spinach and baby kale 1 Handful of pineapple and/or mango tidbits (Trader Joe's) 1 Cup of pure coconut water Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

In this episode, Sharp Best Health's guest, Kathryn Riggs, Manager of the Sharp Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shares lots of great information about Sharp EAP - a free benefit that offers Sharp team members confidential, voluntary counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call (619) 681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the list of EAP locations, please visit http://sharpnet.sharp.com/eap/ Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Summer presents the perfect opportunity to check in with our health and fitness goals for the year! Whether you have been crushing your goals, or are just now getting started on them, Sharp Best Health team sits down to discuss their personal summer wellness goals to help you feel your best and to inspire you to stick with your wellness journey during warm summer days!Additional Resources:Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!The Active&Fit Direct program is an affordable gym membership program that gives Sharp employees access to 10,000+ fitness centers nationwide for $25 a month (plus a $25 enrollment fee and applicable taxes)!  Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth to get started!CDC's ‘Can I Eat This?’ travel app, available for iOS and Android users, quickly answers questions about what you’re thinking about eating or drinking in any country of the world. The app is

Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and too little time? Like what’s coming at you is like a fire hose of input, information and distractions? Do you feel like it's become increasingly harder to just put the phone down and as a result, you are losing your natural human ability to pay attention?If you answered 'yes' to these questions, this podcast is for you. In this episode we discuss how to live a focused life in a progressively noisy world of technology and offer a few solutions to get free and relate to our lives with freedom and meaning! Take a quiz to test your knowledge of this episode for a chance to win a small prize.Helpful ResourcesWhil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!Drop-in Mindfulness Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and timesRead: "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport. Submit your question for Sh

June is National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate people and businesses on the importance of safety in the workplace, at home and on the road.To honor of National Safety Month, Sharp Best Health and Don Carl, Director of Environmental Health and Workplace safety at Sharp HealthCare, discuss the importance of workplace safety and offer resources and tips to help you stay safe and injury-free at work in June and beyond!Take a quiz to test your knowledge of this episode for a chance to win a small prize.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Whil - free mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp Employees  http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Whil.cfm  Basic Safety & Slips, Trips & Falls http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/safety/ Ergonomics http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/safety/ergonomics/index.cfmBBFE http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/safety/Training.cfmPatient Mobilization http://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/safety/safepatientmobilization.cfmWorkplace Violence http://sharpnet.sharp.com/security/Workplace-Violence-Info

Changing behavior in lasting ways can be challenging, but it is not impossible. Behavior change takes time, practice, patience, and a few tips to help it stick. Sharp Best Health and Monica Rivas, a certified health coach, discuss behavior modification strategies to help you make positive lifestyle and behavior changes that last!Take a quiz to test your knowledge of this episode for a chance to win a small prize.NOTES:Health Coaching is a FREE 6-week service available to all Sharp employees. Your specially assigned health coach will provide personalized coaching, support and guidance to inspire positive change, and helps you to achieve your desired health goals.All health coaching sessions are only 30 minutes long and telephone based.There are five health coaching programs available:Smoking Cessation (For current smokers)Healthy Weight (For Individuals with a BMI of 25 or higher)Healthy EatingPhysical ActivityStress ManagementTo get in touch with a health coach at Sharp, please email besthealth@sharp.com.Subm

Looking to get back on track with your fitness goals? Consider joining the Active&Fit Direct program through Sharp. The Active&Fit Direct program is an affordable gym membership program that gives you access to 10,000+ fitness centers nationwide. You can switch fitness centers to ensure you find the right fit. And it costs only $25 a month (plus a $25 enrollment fee and applicable taxes)! LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Sharp employees who join by May 31 will have their enrollment fee waived! So, why wait? Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth to get started!Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Maintaining water balance is essential for our survival and getting the right amount of daily water is important because your body needs this to function properly. However not many are aware about how much water should we ideally drink in a day. Is it 8 glasses? Is it more? Is it less?In this episode, Sharp Best Health explains how much water (and other fluids) is enough to optimize hydration status.Take a quiz to test your knowledge of this episode for a chance to win a small prize.Additional Information:The Water Content Range for Selected Foods| Percentage | Food Item | 100%             | Water | 90–99%       | Fat-free milk, cantaloupe, strawberries, watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, celery, spinach, pickles, squash (cooked) | 80–89%       | Fruit juice, yogurt, apples, grapes, oranges, carrots, broccoli (cooked), pears, pineapple | 70–79%       | Bananas, avocados, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, potato (baked), corn (cooked), shrimp | 60–69%      | Pasta, legumes, salmon, ice cream, chicken breast | 50–59% 

Both Cardio and strength training offer amazing health benefits, and a well rounded fitness routine should address both resistance training and cardiovascular training. On this episode, Sharp Best Health provides an answer to the age-old question: If you have to do both in the same day, does it matter whether you do strength training or cardio first?Take a quiz to test your knowledge of this episode for a chance to win a small prize.Looking to start a fitness routine? Join the Active&Fit Direct Program - a discounted gym membership plan for Sharp employees. Active&Fit provides members with access to hundreds of gyms in San Diego and nationwide for $25 a month. More info on sharpnet/SharpBestHealth.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

High intensity interval training (H.I.I.T.) can improve heart health, increase fat loss and strengthen and tone your muscle, all in half the time of your traditional slow steady cardio! On this episode, Sharp Best Health explains how H.I.I.T. workouts work and provides a few examples of H.I.I.T. workouts to help you take your training to the next level!Take this episode's quiz and win a prize! (Sharp employees only)H.I.I.T workout examples:Walk/Sprint H.I.I.T WorkoutWarm up for 3-5 minutesWalk 60 secondsSprint for 30 secondsRepeat 6-7 timesCool downStationary Bike H.I.I.T Workout (bike resistance set at a medium level)Warm up for 3-5 minutesPedal hard for 30 secondsPedal slow for 60 secondsRepeat 4-5 timesCool down5-Move Full Body HIIT WorkoutPerform each of the moves below for 20 seconds followed  by 30-second rest periods.Warm up for 3- minutes20 seconds of Jumping jacks 30 seconds rest20 seconds of Burpees30 seconds rest20 seconds of Push ups30 seconds rest20 seconds of High Knees30 seconds rest20 sec

Driving can be an incredibly stressful activity, especially when you're dealing with stop-and-go highway traffic or navigating chaotic city streets. In honor of April, National Stress Awareness Months, Sharp Best Health and guest, Bob McClure, certified mindfulness facilitator at Sharp, discuss helpful strategies for controlling your emotions and stress while driving. Helpful ResourcesWhil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!Drop-in Mindfulness Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and timesOn-Site Yoga Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

In honor of April, National Stress Awareness Month, enjoy this episode from the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health library!Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Intermittent fasting (IF) is quickly becoming a popular way of eating which is a pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and not eating. In this podcast, Sharp Best Health discussed types of intermittent fast protocols, perceived benefits, the precautions and the best type of approach depending on one’s health goals. Take this episode's quiz and win a prize! (Sharp employees only)Additional Resources:Intermittent fasting: the science of going withoutSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

It's April 1st, and means its time for the Sharp Best Health team to have some fun!Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

Sitting is something most of us do in abundance, especially with the so much time and step-saving technology available. If you work a desk job, you probably spend a large portion of your day sitting. Spending too many hours at a time sitting down can lead to some health issues such as back pain, neck pain, poor circulation, poor sleep and even increases risk of heart disease and obesity.On this episode, Sharp Best Health and guest, Nicole Archambault, Ergonomic Specialist at Sharp HealthCare, discuss simple things we can all do at work to add more movement into our day, reduce negative effects of sitting, and protect our health!Test your knowledge of the episode by taking a quiz for a chance to win a prize!Additional Resources:Simple stretches to add to your day (SharpNET page)How To Activate Your  Stretch Break Timer (SharpNET page)How To Adjust Your Chair (SharpNET page)Let's 'deskercise'! (Sharp HealthNews Story)Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Be

In honor of March, National Nutrition Month, in this episode, Sharp Best Health is joined by Ursula Ridens and Patti Ennis, Sharp HealthCare's Registered Dietitians.During the interview Patti and Ursula share their expertise on a variety of questions related to the field of nutrition, including why carbs are good for us and best foods to eat to help lower blood pressure.Take this episode's quiz and win a prize! (Sharp employees only)ReferencesNational Nutrition Month Activities March is National Nutrition Month! The theme for this year is "Eat Right, Live Right, Feel Right." To celebrate, attend some of these events happening throughout the Sharp system all month long. Learn more by visiting SharpNETMarch 13 is "National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" Take a moment on this day to thank the dietitians at your Sharp HealthCare site for their contributions to great patient care.DASH diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, is a diet recommended for people who

A few weeks ago, Sharp Best Health launched a new cool discounted gym membership program for Sharp employees, called The Active&Fit Direct Program™.  2.The program, made possible through our partnership with American Specialty Health, provides Sharp employees with access to more than 10,000 fitness centers nationwide with flexibility to change any time for just $25/month (plus applicable taxes).  No long-term contracts!In this podcast episode, Sharp Best Health and guest, Troy Sechrist, Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at American Specialty Health, sit down to talk about  The Active&Fit Direct Program and how it can help Sharp employees live a longer, healthier life through regular physical activity. Take this episode's quiz and win a prize! (Sharp employees only)References:To enroll in The Active&Fit Direct Program, please visit SharpNET/SharpBestHealthTo learn more about American Specialty Health, please visit https://www.ashcompanies.com/  Submit your question for Sharp B

Everyday stress can negatively affect your health in different ways, especially your heart health. Chronic stress can contribute to factors that increase your risk of heart disease, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In this episode, Sharp Best Health crew shares personal tips and strategies to reduces stress and protect your heart!Take this episode's quiz and win a prize!Resources:Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!On-Site Mindfulness Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and timesOn-Site Yoga Classes: Visit sharpnet/sharpbesthealth for classes locations and times.Sharp HealthCare Employee Assistance Program: To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information about EAP, please call (619) 681-0022 during business hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information and the list of EAP locations, please visi

Fat gets a bad rap  and there seems to be a lot of confusion as to whether fat is good or bad for your health. The truth is, not all fats are bad for you. Some fats are pretty important and give your body energy and support cell growth. In this episode, learn all you need to know about fats: what to eat, what to avoid, and why.Reference:https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/types-of-cooking-oilTake the Quiz!If you enjoyed this episode and learnt something new, make sure to take our Podcast Quiz for this episode for a chance to win a gym bag from Sharp Best Health. Winners announced weekly on SharpNET. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com

The marketing efforts of many food products are very creative, and can easily mislead consumers to believe that some foods may be healthier and better for us than they actually are. In this episode, Sharp Best Health debunks 6 of these health food claims so you don't fall victim to untruthful food marketing!REFERENCESharp Best Health S1Ep4: Juicy Details About Juice Cleanseshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/161307/761893-s1ep4-juicy-details-about-juice-cleanses-10-minSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here.Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com