URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog Salt and Heart Health February is Heart Health Awareness month. You already know that you should exercise regularly, but let’s discuss your salt intake. Sleep—A “Fountain of Youth” Although there is no such thing as a “fountain of youth,” many researchers are convinced that quality sleep comes closest to its benefits. Getting Help for Anxiety If worries feel excessive and out of your control, it’s time to call an EAP or a mental health professional and get relief. Anxiety is a common complaint among employees of all ages, particularly younger workers. Functioning Well Under Pressure Periodically, everyone experiences work pressure. When working under pressure, you experience a force (often a deadline) that requires you to accomplish more work at a speed that strains your ability to cope. Exercise and Your Memory Exercise can improve your memory. Scientists found that six weeks of intense exercise—short bouts of interval training over the course of 20 minutes—produced significant improvements in memory, specifically something called “high-interference memory.” First...61626364656667686970...Last