Pre-diabetes does not give us any warning signs. Since it is silent, it often goes undetected. According to the CDC, “Approximately 88 million American adults - more than 1 in 3 – have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 84% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.” Know your risk for developing prediabetes by taking the Risk Test on the Diabetes.org website. Speak to your healthcare provider if you need to be tested for prediabetes.

You don't have to leave home to enjoy the benefits of yoga. You can roll out your yoga mat (or towel), log in to zoom and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises along with coworkers. Citizens offers Yoga through Zoom with Kelli Wilson on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Learn more HERE.

In addition to their sweet, delectable flavor and visual appeal, blueberries are jam-packed with good nutrition. They’re a convenient little berry – use them at home in baked goods, pancakes, salads, smoothies and sauces, or simply rinse and eat – no peeling, pitting or slicing needed!

Start your Engines!! The Healthy Citizens 500 is a 6-week challenge that focusing on increasing total mileage and measures laps around a virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This challenge qualifies for the Body Composition Reasonable Alternative requirement. Challenge starts May 17th. ENROLL TODAY!

Onsite health screenings are now complete, but you still have time to earn your wellness incentive. You can use a Primary Care Physician visit that occurred between October, 2020 through May 14th. Find out more HERE.

Do you know someone who has made a significant health or wellness achievement? Submit their name and why you think they should be nominated to Melissa Hehmann (mhehmann@citizensenergygroup.com). Let's celebrate them!!!

Avocados are a heart-healthy, nutrient-dense superfood. It's called a superfood because it provides substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. One-third of a medium avocado (50 g) has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a great nutrient-dense food choice. One-third of a medium avocado (50 g) has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making it a heart-healthy choice to help meet nutrient needs. Although phytonutrients are not essential, research suggests they may promote human health.

If you are fully vaccinated , you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. When choosing safer activities, consider how COVID-19 is spreading in your community , the number of people participating in the activity, and the location of the activity. Outdoor visits and activities are safer than indoor activities, and fully vaccinated people can participate in some indoor events safely, without much risk. Check out this chart for choosing safer activities based on if you're vaccinated or not. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Training for 2021 One America 500 Festival Virtual Mini-Marathon or 5k is no easy feat. But with every step taken, you are taking strides toward overall health and wellness.

Got aches and pains? A foam roller can help. Check out these exercises using the foam roller from ATI.

About 50 participants completed the 6-week “Step into the New Year” Challenge with over 12.5 million steps, that’s almost 250,000 steps per person. WOW! Each person deserves a round of applause.

Congrats to Courtney Hardy! He is this month's Wellness Champion. Courtney, along with his spouse, has made great strides in creating a healthier lifestyle. They have made changes to their diet focused on preventing disease and improving longevity. Being physically active is also part of their routine and they enjoy cycling together. Keep up the great work, Courtney.

Indiana residents older than 16 can schedule their #COVID19 vaccine appointment.

Almost all of us, well at least 97% of us, snack during the day. It's important to make sure those snacks are healthy and power up your day rather than leaving you feeling drained. Check out this video on snacks that can power up your day or view it HERE.

Join your coworkers for a lunchtime yoga class to destress and get ready for the rest of your day. Virtual Yoga is available to all Citizens employees.

A Couch to 5K is a training program designed to help prepare beginners for their first race. Typical programs use various timed combinations of walking and running to help you build up to successfully finish a 3.1-mile run by the end. There are many iterations of this popular program that last anywhere between four to nine weeks. DID YOU KNOW? Citizens Energy Group employees are eligible for a $30 reimbursement if they participate in a running/walking race, such as a community 5K, marathon, or mini marathon. REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES: Employee must provide documentation of race completion to the wellness coordinator within two weeks of race completion. Employee must provide documentation of amount paid to enter the race within two weeks of race completion. Employee may receive a reimbursement for a maximum of three races per calendar year for a total of $90. Contact Melissa Hehmann for more information.

See how you can earn a Wellness Incentive. It's easy, and takes just 30 minutes! Simply follow these instructions.

Who is eligible to receive vaccine? If you are an Indiana resident and answer yes to any of these questions, you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: