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Sacramento & Co. – February 16, 2010

Jay — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:52:20 +0000

Coming off the heels of a Valentine’s candy binge, I thought it would be a good idea to reexamine the dangers of too much sugar in our diets. February is also Heart Health Month and there’s a clear link between high blood sugar and heart disease. Sugar lurks in some unexpected places so it pays to be vigilant.

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Sacramento & Co. – July 13, 2009

Jay — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:44:01 +0000

On the heels of International Happiness Day, I revisit the topic of happiness and how we can strive to achieve it. In preparing, I found a recently published article in The Atlantic Monthly that revealed a 70+ year longitudinal study of 280 Harvard men from their sophomore year until present. It’s an unprecedented look at the many facets of their lives and what their bottom line is when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co. – June 22, 2009

Jay — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:25:35 +0000

I was inspired by the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Sotomayor to talk about empathy. To my mind, empathy as an emotional competency is misunderstood and has become code for something else. Often it’s confused with sympathy. Today’s segment addresses the differences and how empathy can be a valuable tool in the workplace.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co. – April 13, 2009

Jay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:18:11 +0000

Unlike previous generations, we carry significant “chemical burden” in our bodies from exposure to toxins in food, air, water, beauty products, building materials, etc. Most of this contamination didn’t exist before the 1950’s. Today’s segment hits on some simple tips to detoxify our bodies and feel better.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co. – March 9, 2009

Jay — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:28:25 +0000

How many times have you started eating chips or cookies from a bag and before you know it they’re gone? Mindless eating happens all the time, but if we bring some awareness to it — even just some of the time — we can regain control over our eating and our waistline.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co. – February 23, 2009

Jay — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:42:08 +0000

Inspired by Hollywood and the Academy Awards from the prior night, this segment takes a look at comeback stories and how to stage your own return to optimal health.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co. – January 19, 2009

Jay — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:50:23 +0000

The show’s topic is happiness. This seemed apropos in light of the new year and the upcoming inauguration. I really think the takeaway here is learning to appreciate the moment and developing an accute personal awareness of how you feel now. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co., October 20

Jay — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:04:37 +0000

Apropos of new parenthood, this segment’s topic is sleep deprivation. Lost productivity from lack of sleep is a serious problem in the workplace. By making a few small changes to your sleep routine, you can greatly enhance the quality of a night’s rest.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co., August 11

Jay — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:52:28 +0000

As organizations adapt to a changing market and slowing economy, employees are faced with downsizing, revised job descriptions, reductions in benefits and other stress-filled transitions. Today’s segment offers tips on staying well in the face of these inevitable ups and downs. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]

Sacramento & Co., July 14

Jay — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:10:37 +0000

What are the signs and symptoms of burnout at work? Today’s segment addresses what to do when you feel like you’re in a rut. As a bonus, I was asked to co-host the remainder of the show while Kristen was away. I’ll post the extra footage soon.[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.]