Head out to The Retina Institute tonight at 5pm for discussion led by Dr. Ebrahim to about awareness of general eye disease and preventative health tips. This event is free and open to the public. Door prizes include two $50 Target gift cards, coffee mugs, bags and more. Refreshments will be served. The Retina Institute is located at 2701 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002.
Research shows that sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of death from virtually all health problems. The average worker spends 5 hours and 41 minutes a day at their desk. The American Diabetes Association has launched a new corporate wellness program, Wellness Lives Here. Part of this new initiative is National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day scheduled for May 6, 2015 to encourage everyone to get up and get moving at least every 90 minutes during the workday. It’s one of the Association’s Awareness Days which focuses on physical activity, nutrition, and awareness of your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For more information, or to enroll your company, please visit www.wellnessliveshere.org.
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