Is Red Wine REALLY Good for You?

In theory, yes, because it contains the antiaging antioxidant superstar, resveratrol, found in red grapes and peanuts, which research shows may help prevent cancer, stroke and cardiovascular diseases. It also protects skin from free radical damage. In practice, no, because the average glass of red wine contains only about 2mg of resveratrol, meaning you'd need to drink at least 50 glasses daily to get an effective dose.

Look for:
Supplements containing between 100 - 500mg of trans-resveratrol instead.

What is Administrative Professional's Week Anyway?

The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the National Secretaries Association, now called IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals), and C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation. They served on a council addressing a national shortage of skilled office workers. Together with Harry Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam, they originated the idea for a National Secretaries Week.

The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff. It was created with two objectives in mind: to recognize "the secretary, upon whose skills, loyalty and efficiency the functions of business and government offices depend," and to call attention "through favorable publicity, to the
tremendous potential of the secretarial career."

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts.

Administrative Professional's Week is April 22 - 28. Treat your Administrative Staff to on-site chair massage. They deserve it!!

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Need a Boost? Here's how to have more energy!

You can't add hours to the day, but you can boost your energy - and what you can accomplish each day - by making healthy choices.

FUEL UP - Try this experiment: write down everything you eat and drink for a week or two. Then, look to see if you're getting enough of these energy suppliers each day:
~ 6 oz of carbs, with 3 oz from whole grains
~ 5 to 6 oz protein from meat, fish, nuts and other sources
~ 2 cups fruit and 2.5 - 3 cups of veggies.

TIP - Snacks help keep you energized throughout the day. Try baked tortilla chips and salsa, low-fat yogurt and raisins, string cheese and raw almonds.

BEAUTY SLEEP - Do you sleep two or more hours longer on your days off? You may not be getting enough sleep during the week. To improve sleep time:
~ Don't drink fluids before bedtime to avoid waking to use the bathroom
~ Create a relaxing bedtime routine like reading or listening to soothing music
~ Take a warm bath before bed
~ Avoid caffeine after the noon hour
~ Exercise in the morning or midday
~ Practice deep-breathing techniques or meditation before bed
~ Avoid watching tv or working on the computer before bedtime

TIP - Rub a few drops of lavender essential oil on the bottom of your feet to help fall asleep. Also, take all electronics out of the bedroom, including cell phones.

TIME FOR YOURSELF - Short-term stress can actually leave you feeling energized, but if you're almost always stressed or anxious, your energy levels will suffer. Schedule time (like you would an important meeting) for activities that interest you.

TIP - Enroll in a class for something you've always wanted to try, such as a new language, cooking, painting, etc.

EXERCISE FOR MORE ZIP - People who begin a program of regular exercise report feeling more energetic as their fitness level increases. Exercise also helps counteract two common energy robbers: stress and insomnia.

TIP - Find it hard to get to the gym? Enlist someone to come teach an on-site fitness class right at work!

Treat your employees to an on-site fitness class at work! The Back Rub Company offers more than a dozen unique classes to choose from.

Contact us for more information about scheduling services for your organization.