How to Maximize Savings Through Pre-Tax Healthcare Accounts

How to Maximize Tax-Saving Through Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

You likely provide your employees with great health insurance coverage and pay a portion of their premium, but even so, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance for doctor visits, prescriptions, as well as dental and vision expenses, can really add up! Not to mention the cost of an emergency room visit or unexpected surgery, which can range anywhere from a few hundred … Read More

Sun Safety: A Holistic Approach

How to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for your health

How to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for your health What comes to mind when you hear “sun safety?” Maybe it’s slathering on sunscreen prior to stepping out the door, or maybe it’s how you avoid the sun to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Like with most things in health (and in life), it’s all about striking … Read More

Good Food, Good Mood

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Exploring the relationship between what you eat and how you feel Healthy eating is not just about looking your best, but feeling your best, too. Evidence suggests nutrition may play a key role in improving mood, sustaining energy, and thinking clearly throughout the day. In one study, 67 adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder were randomly assigned to work with … Read More

The Myth that is Multitasking

Why multitasking doesn’t work and how to break the habit

Why multitasking doesn’t work and how to break the habit People feel busier and more stressed than ever. In order to feel more productive, we often resort to multitasking to “get things done.” But research shows that people who multitask are, in fact, far less productive. Our brains are designed to focus on one, singular task at a time. When … Read More

Taking the Mystery out of Short-Term Disability

Taking the Mystery out of Short-Term Disability - Valley Schools Arizona

Disability Insurance for Public Sector Employees in Arizona The purpose of offering short-term disability (STD) and the benefit of signing up for short-term disability is often misunderstood by public sector employers and employees alike. Why? On both sides, it may be confused with the long-term disability plan offered through the state’s retirement system, such as ASRS right here in Arizona. … Read More

Up the Ante-Oxidants and Eat the Rainbow

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A Full-Spectrum Approach To Detoxification Detoxification Should Be About Food When you hear the word “detox” what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture a juice cleanse or water fast leaving you depleted, when in fact, detoxification relies heavily on nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals. With this in mind, we can shift our thinking from strict restrictions to upping our … Read More

6 Ways to Reduce Everyday Toxins

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Everywhere we look, there are warning signs about how our environment – our food, air, water, and soil – is riddled with toxins. Here’s a not-so-fun fact that supports this observation: The average person ingests around 5 grams of plastic (equivalent to one credit card) every week. There are also emotional toxins that can plague us if we do not … Read More

How To Build a Successful Communication Strategy For Open Enrollment

How To Build a Successful Communication Strategy For Open Enrollment - Valley Schools

*This is Part 3 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here’s Part 1 & Part 2. “If you want something to happen, you have to make people able and you have to make them want to.” – Dr. Steve Kerr (Former Chief Learning Officer of General Electric and Goldman Sachs) Now that you’ve done your … Read More

Fueling Your Movement: Hydration and Pre-Workout

Energy-Inducing Strategies to Prep For Your Workout When you head into a workout, your goal is to feel energized and ready to go. So, how do you ensure you’re ready for peak performance? Your best bet is whole food solutions and staying hydrated. Read on to find out which foods are best for pre and post-workout, and three tips to … Read More

How To Prepare For ​​Open Enrollment — Changes & Success

​​Open Enrollment: How To Prepare For Change and Success - Valley Schools VSMG Arizona

*This is Part 2 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here’s Part 1.   “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell. Now that you’ve gathered key insights into what employees truly value, want, and need when it comes to their benefits package, and determined what needs to be adjusted, … Read More