There are many factors that contribute to work-related stress. When you face impending deadlines, demanding tasks and challenging goals, you may begin to feel overwhelmed. When you do not take steps to address stress, it may develop into a more serious health condition.

SGI Canada announced today that, starting November 18th, all clients that pay direct to SGI will be provided with a new ePayment option. This will allow them to make online credit card payments or set up a payment plan on renewal. This option is toted as "fast, easy, and convenient for policyholders who prefer to pay online" by SGI insurance representatives.

Just in time for the Alberta snow, Intact announced this week some updates to their my ATV and my Snowmobile insurance packages. These updates will be availalbe November 15, 2013 in Alberta, NWT and the Yukon.

Formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes, 10 per cent of those diagnosed with diabetes suffer from Type 1. Its symptoms, and the resulting diagnoses, most often occur in childhood or early adolescence, but can strike adults as well.

Onset

When a person is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it means that their pancreas does not generate insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps move glucose, a type of sugar, from food into cells to generate energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to many serious complications, including:

Why Do I Need a Home Inventory Checklist?

Though your homeowners insurance policy provides the protection that you need in the event of a loss such as a fire or burglary, your policy can only pay for items that you can document. In order to ensure that all your prize possessions will be replaced, you should conduct a home inventory so you have a finite record of everything that you own. This inventory will assist you in determining which items were destroyed or stolen.

We all know that kids eat what is available. Because adults usually decide what food kids will eat, it’s important to help them form healthy habits now to maintain a healthy weight and avoid future health problems. Small changes in the following key areas can make a huge difference.

Fruits and Vegetables

Kids should eat five fruits and vegetables each day. Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables count too, so serve those if fresh ones aren’t available. Offer kids 100 per cent juice with no added sugar. For picky eaters, you can mix or hide them in other dishes, like putting peas in rice or cucumbers on sandwiches.

Reduce Fat and Sugar

• Buy low- or non-fat dairy products like milk and yogourt
• Choose lean cuts of meat like skinless chicken
• Bake instead of fry
• Substitute olive or vegetable oil for butter
• Provide less soda and sugar-sweetened drinks
• Serve fruit-based desserts instead of ice cream or cake

We know that the physical act of climbing a ladder is far from difficult and that you've probably climbed many a ladder in your lifetime. But, the fact remains that ladders are responsible for many injuries and deaths every year in Canada. 

Cholesterol is a type of fat produced by the liver. Essential to proper body function, it aids in hormone production, supports nerve and brain development, helps the liver digest fats and is a key substance in every cell of the body.

While cholesterol is important to your health, it is possible you can have too much of a good thing. Cholesterol travels to your cells through your bloodstream. Because it is a fat, it does not mix well with water or blood, and must be wrapped in protein. This is called lipoprotein cholesterol, which is categorized into two forms:

Have you ever used the excuse “I just don’t have the time to exercise”? Well, that simply won’t work any longer. All you need is one minute to feel revived, refreshed and full of energy. Plus, you can do all of this in your cubicle or office.

1. Open and close your hands with your arms (a) extended in front of you (b) over your head and (c) to your side. Repeat each motion three times.
2. Stand behind your desk chair and raise your heels for five seconds. Then, lower your feet and repeat this motion five times.
3. Place your arm across your chest and press gently on your elbow. Hold this position for five seconds while turning your head to the opposite direction. Repeat on the other side.
4. Shift your weight forward, keeping your knee over your ankle and your heels flat on the floor. Hold this lunge position for five seconds and then repeat this motion 10 times. Repeat with the other leg.
5. Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Slowly squat down and hold this position for five seconds. Then, bring your body back up to standing position. Repeat this position 10 times.
6. Stand up straight and then bend down and touch your toes.
7. March in place for 30 seconds while rolling your shoulders forward and backward.
8. Do 10 jumping jacks.
9. Make sure that your chair is stable and then place your hands next to hips.  Move your hips in front of the chair and bend your elbows while lowering your body until your elbows are at 90 degrees. Repeat this dipping motion 10 times.
10. Hold a water bottle in your right hand with your elbow bent and your arm extended overhead. Repeat on the other side.
11. Hold a water bottle in your right hand and with your abs in and spine straight. Slowly curl the bottle towards your shoulder.  Repeat with the other arm.

Now that you’re done with your mini workout, grab a refreshing glass of water. If you need to go to another floor to do so, take the stairs instead of the elevator to burn some additional calories.

Squeezing a workout into a busy schedule is easy. Simply incorporate three 10-minute workouts or one 30-minute workout into your day on most days of the week. This will get your heart pumping and your muscles working, and it will burn some calories too!