Workplace wellness programs are activities or policies designed to support healthy behaviors and improve health outcomes while at work  More employers are recognizing that healthy workers are productive workers and that prevention is cheaper than paying for health care costs down the road.  Your Human Resources representative is the best person to ask. Your supervisor(s) might also be able to help you. Some labor unions offer workplace wellness services. If you belong to a union, ask your local steward for more information. Sometimes you can even get a deduction on your health insurance if you do things like go to the gym and work with a wellness coach. Fitting a job to a person's body is called ergonomics. The goal of ergonomics is to position your body in order to avoid long term muscle and joint problems.  Gel and foam pads are available to cushion the wrists as you type on a keyboard. They are designed to protect against Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Adjust the height of your chair and computer screen to accommodate your height and promote good sitting posture. Some people opt for a computer-mounted workstation that allows them to stand up while they work. Ergonomic floor pads cushion the feet and leg joints if your job requires you to stand in place for extended periods of time. If you have trouble seeing your computer screen clearly, ask your supervisor or IT professional if you can get a larger monitor. You may even be able to hook up two or three monitors to your desk workstation! There is strength in numbers! Sometimes it can be easier to meet health and fitness goals as part of a group effort.  Form a weight loss club. Count and track calories together. Support each other through difficult times and cheer each other on. A dieting group can help you withstand the temptation of work treats! Find a workout buddy. Jogging or walking during breaks may be more fun as a social activity. Workout partners also help to keep the other partner accountable to their goals. Find out if your company offers intramural sports, like a softball or basketball team. Team sports provide both fitness and camaraderie! Quitting smoking may also be easier if you don't have to do it alone. Even if you only want to cut back for now, you may be able to find a coworker willing to make the same goal. With rising healthcare costs and obesity epidemics, more and more emphasis will be put on preventative health. Look for fitness and nutrition to be a bigger part of health care in the future.   Many community health centers are partners in workplace wellness initiatives and might be a good source for more information. Consult your health insurance plan. If your employer has wellness policies in place, they are probably already part of your benefits package. Call the insurance provider customer service line or talk to your HR rep. Some employers may pay part of your gym membership as an employee benefit. If you are a public servant, some gyms may offer you a discount. Ask your local gym if membership discounts are available for firemen or police officers. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Be proactive about your health. Not only will you feel better at work, but it will help you conserve sick days and be more productive!  Effective workplace wellness programs can help reduce the risk of heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease or CVD. You may be required to visit a doctor to test your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Some employers provide free on-site screenings to check for CVD risk factors: blood pressure, weight, body mass index or body fat percentage.  Some employers provide free seasonal flu shots. Getting a flu shot can protect you from that virus being passed around the office. Annual flu shots may also be covered by your insurance plan.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask your employer if they have a workplace wellness program. Make your desk, office, or station at work more comfortable. Recruit coworkers. Talk to your health care providers. Visit a health care provider for a screening.

Q: Hydroxy acid cleansers are made with either alpha-hydroxy or beta-hydroxy acids. The mild acid in hydroxy acid cleansers can help remove dead skin cells and balance your skin tone.  Apply a small amount of hydroxy acid cleanser to your face. Rinse the cleanser away with clean, lukewarm water. Retinols are derived from vitamin A. These creams can improve acne and may actually reduce damage from the sun's UV rays. In order go acquire a true retinol cream, you'll need a doctor's prescription. Talk to your dermatologist about how retinol may help your skin. Some common prescription-strength retinol creams include tretinoin and tazarotene. They typically come in strengths of 0.01 to 0.1% and should be applied once every day. Mechanical exfoliation peels away the outermost layer of your skin. This leaves you with a smoother layer of skin that is more effective at absorbing any skin-care products you subsequently apply. Some mechanical exfoliation can be performed at home, while other methods will need to be performed by a specialist. Microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermablading, and cleaning brushes are all common ways of mechanically exfoliating your skin. Chemical exfoliators can be administered by a dermatologist or aesthetician. They typically use acids to peel away your outer layers of skin and promote new skin cell growth. Chemical peels can help reduce acne and improve your skin's tone and texture. Common chemical exfoliants include salicylic acid, glycolic acid, a blend of acids, enzymes, and/or retinols.
A: Wash your face with a hydroxy acid cleanser. Apply a retinol cream. Try a mechanical exfoliation. Use a chemical exfoliator.

Article: Sometimes, the best way to prevent being annoyed is to get space from the person who is bothering you.  Walk a different route to your classes, take a different lunch break at work, or even reconfigure your office so that you do not have to face them if you are in neighboring cubicles.  If you work closely with the person, this might be a bit difficult, but you can set up more phone calls and emails rather than meeting in person frequently. Though you cannot change the person, you can alter your surroundings.  Perhaps the person who annoys you lives in your home or is someone you work with.  If you have your own room or your own office, you can simply close your door when you need some alone time or when you have something to work on that requires your full attention.  Exercise your right to privacy as much as possible and whenever you need it. One other way to monitor and limit your interactions is to make yourself unavailable so that they cannot approach you.  Put your headphones in, make a phone call, or put your purse or bookbag in the chair next to you so they can’t sit by you. If that is the only seat left, don’t be cruel.  Allow them to sit down and pull out a book so they know you are busy. Though you should steer away from gossip, if the person’s annoyance begins to escalate, tell a friend or give them a sign so they can create an excuse for both of you to walk away from the person. Don't make it obvious that you are trying to get away from the person, or they will think you are mean, especially if they do not intend to annoy you. Perhaps your sign is that you pat their shoulder or wink at them. Sometimes, the best way to keep yourself calm is to walk away.  If someone is annoying you in particular and you feel yourself on the verge of lashing out, step away, take a walk, go get a snack, or go to the restroom.  You will often find that once you return to the situation, you will be much calmer and less likely to respond negatively. For instance, if a coworker is bragging again about how much money his family has, knowing that you are going through a financial hardship, say “Excuse me for a moment,” and take a quick walk until you are calm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Try to avoid the person when possible. Close your door. Make yourself unavailable. Back yourself up with a friend who knows about your situation. Step away from the situation.