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Women and Retirement: Key Challenges . August 4 at 2pm   Register for this webinar This topic will cover Challenges specific to women and their investments Why diversification in important How dollar cost averaging can help you Can’t make it but have questions about your financial wellness strategy? Schedule a no-cost one-on-one meeting with one of your dedicated retirement counselors.

Social wellness, or well-being, can be defined as one’s ability to effectively interact with those around him/herself and to create a support system that includes friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows one to build healthy relationships with others. Social wellness also fosters a connection with those individuals, while contributing to one’s sense of belonging – which is important for optimal wellness. Positive social habits can help you build support systems and stay healthier. Here are some tips for connecting with others:  https://www.nih.gov/health-information/social-wellness-toolkit

We know travel plans may have looked a little different recently. There is still a lot of ucertainty and hesitation regarding vacations. Vermont has had an incredible COVID-19 response and continues to have one of the lowest infection rates. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's foremost infectious disease expert, touted Vermont's COVID-19 response on Tuesday during a press briefing with Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, saying the state "should be the model for the country" on "opening up the economy in a safe and prudent way." If you are concerned about traveling, check out some local vacation options! The Green Mountain State Beyond four walls there’s room to grow, space to listen, and freedom to feel however one might feel. Find a place to recharge in Vermont—the stage is set . At the Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing (VDTM), we love to share Vermont's stories and assist in your research of the Green Mountain State. Vermont is a four-season tourism destinati

From the Ambitious Kitchen   Delicious peanut butter zucchini bread baked oatmeal that tastes like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie! This easy, dairy free zucchini baked oatmeal is packed with protein, freezer-friendly and perfect for making ahead for breakfasts during the week.  Ingredients 1/2   cup   natural drippy peanut butter (creamy or chunky will work) 1   tablespoon   pure maple syrup or honey 1   large egg, slightly beaten 1   teaspoon   vanilla extract 1 1/3   cups   unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will work) 1 1/2   cups   old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired 1/2   teaspoon   baking powder 1   teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/4   teaspoon   nutmeg 1/4   teaspoon   salt 1   cup   shredded zucchini that’s been squeezed of excess moisture 1/4   cup   mini chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top Instructions 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or generously spray with nonstick cooking spray. 2) In a la

  Tomorrow is the last day to submit your recipes!  Twenty entries will be randomly chosen to win $25 each! What healthy foods are you making for social gatherings? Email  LiveWell Vermont your recipe AND photo with your name and contact info! Share with your fellow State employees/retirees for our 2021 Summer Recipe Book, which will be out for your August events! Submissions are worth 20 points on your wellness portal under "Attend a LiveWell Activity" in the Wellness Portal.

This Social Security Benefits webinar will be presented by Richard Parrett, a Prudential Retirement Counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. When it comes to retirement planning, what you don’t know about Social Security could hurt you. Learning all you can about your future Social Security benefits today can give you a more financially secure tomorrow. Topics covered include your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how the Social Security Administration calculates your benefits, maximization strategies that can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits, spousal benefits and Valuable tips for incorporating what you’ve learned about your future Social Security benefits. The seminar is approximately 45 minutes in duration and includes a Q&A period.   Can’t make the live webinar, or would like to have a more personalized one-on-one virtual meeting? Click here to make an appointment with your dedicated retirement counselor on

LiveWell Vermont needs your help to create our 2021 recipe book and we are willing to pay!  With Vermont doing so well with vaccination rates, we want to know what healthy foods you are making for your social gatherings! Please  send us  your favorite recipes AND PHOTOS by July 16th to be eligible for a prize.  We want to know what you have been making and how food is bringing you together!  If you are an active Wellness Ambassador with BCBS through the State, you will receive a $25.00 wellness Incentive for submitting a healthy recipe.  Wellness Ambassadors who do not have BCBS through the State will be eligible for a fantastic wellness prize.

  Starts on July 12, 2021 Finishes on August 10, 2021 Incentive Distribution on August 14, 2021 Category:  Nutrition  | Duration:  30 Days Whole foods are foods that are in their natural state, and they tend to be healthier choices than processed foods. Not all processed foods are unhealthy, but heavily processed foods, such as ready-to-eat snacks and pre-made meals, contain higher levels of sugar, sodium, and fat. This week, focus on choosing whole foods whenever possible. For example, choose fresh fruit instead of fruit juice, raw veggies, and fresh lean meat instead of chicken fingers and hot dogs. Login to your wellness portal to register!

  LiveWell Announces EPIC FACTORS!   An Online Program from Epic Wellness! NECK STRENGTH  When we think about strength, the neck is one of the last parts of the body we think about. But in reality, the majority of us will experience neck pain at some point, and "tech neck" is a rising cause. Strengthening key neck muscles can ease discomfort and correct imbalances in the neck and head, as well as other regions in the body.   THE NECKST PRACTICE If you've been enjoying the Epic Factors program, you might have already noticed you have a preferred video progression, or particular stretch + strengthener move you keep coming back to. But spice is the flavor of life! So push yourself to try something outside of your routine.  This month, we're focusing on the  Neck region . So much of our bodies starts or ends with our posture in our head and neck, and can exacerbate the tension and stress we often carry here as well.  Read more about common Neck and Head Pain  symptoms and