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Humans are social creatures. Connecting with others is important for our wellbeing. Making and maintaining good relationships
with others can improve our health and help us live longer, happier lives. Learn about:
- How social connections improve your health
- Making friends as an adult
- Men need friends too, six friend making tips that work
- Connecting with friends that live far away
- Signs you're in a healthy relationship
Knowledge is power. The second edition of the neurodiversity series, Brain Matters, focuses on empowerment. Support yourself and others. Learn about:
- Making transitions easier
- Learning to use emotional co-regulation
- Adjusting the physical work setting
- How managers/supervisors can help
Different brains work differently. The first edition of the neurodiversity series, Brain Matters, introduces the concept of neurodiversity. In this issue, you can explore:
- What it means to be neurodivergent
- Diversity in the way people think
- Neurodivergent superpowers
- Mental health
Take advantage of the wellness benefits available to you as a PEBB member. You’ll save money and feel better! In this issue, you can explore:
- Great ways to improve your wellbeing through PEBB
- Walk With Ease program — provides education and motivation for safely exercising
- Support eye health with a rainbow bowl
- PEBB at your service
In this edition, learn how to better protect yourself and your family. But how clean is clean? And is a flu shot right for you?
Cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting: Which one is best?
- Six facts about household cleaners
- Flu vaccine: Should you get one?
- Simple ways to boost your immune system
- How safe are cleaning products?
Plus, meet PEBB Board member Emily Wang.
In this issue, find valuable information to put more money in your pocket and finish the year financially strong.
- Seven tips to improve your financial wellbeing in 2023
- Make the most of your charitable donations
- Are you missing some money?
- Save on food costs
- Get help paying off your student loans
Plus, see how the PEBB Board has already started the process for creating a benefits package for 2025.
Open Enrollment for benefits was October 1 - 31. Read about the changes for 2024.
In this issue, learn simple ways to stay healthy--naturally.
- Boost your health with nutrient-rich foods
- Protect your gut by eating colorful foods and fiber
- Nine ways to turn household tasks into a workout
- Improve your work set-up to feel better
Plus, check out the new online peer-to-peer support service.
Your home is supposed to be an oasis. A place where you feel secure and protected.
Check out these articles for ideas to create a healthy and safe environment:
- Creating a healthier home
- Celebrate National Safety Month
- Preventing fires and burns
Plus, keeping prediabetes from turning into diabetes, Canopy’s new peer-to-peer support service, and how survey responses help the Board evaluate benefit vendor partners.
Looking for ways to save money? Want to improve your financial wellbeing?
Check out these articles to help you get and stay on the right track:
- Create a budget and stick to it.
- Eight ways to boost your financial wellbeing.
- Get help paying for food, housing, clothing, and utilities.
Plus, in Part 3 of our diabetes series, learn how to determine your blood sugar level. And learn about “benefits benchmarking" and why the Board does it each year.
Feeling exhausted, forgetful, and fatigued? Read these articles:
- Recovering from burnout
- Adrenal fatigue: A new name for stress syndrome or burnout
- Guided meditations for burnout
- You are what you think: Break the cycle
Plus ... what the Board considers when making decisions, and Part II of our Diabetes Series — What does it do to the body?