Simple Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter

For most of us, winter brings two major concerns – shoveling snow and staying healthy. While you can’t do anything about this year’s snowfall, you can minimize your chance of catching the latest bug by following these six simple steps.

1. Thoroughly wash your hands. Yes, you’re probably already doing this, but are you washing long enough? Use hot water and lots of soap, lathering for at least 30 seconds – about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Be sure to “save your work” by using a paper towel to shut off the faucet and open the bathroom door.
2. Turn away. Turn your head away from others and cough into your sleeve, elbow or tissue. Be sure to dispose of your tissue and wash your hands immediately to avoid spreading germs.
3. Keep moving. Exercise is an excellent way to stay healthy. A brisk walk of 20 minutes four or five times a week will help strengthen your immune system to fight off whatever comes your way.
4. Use antibacterial wipes. At work use antibacterial wipes on your phone and desk. Regularly wipe everything you frequently touch including your keyboard, mouse, pens, and desktop. At home, keep kitchen appliances and countertops as well as bathroom surfaces, and all door handles and light switches wiped clean. At the store, take advantage of the antibacterial wipes often provided near the carts, a great place to pick up someone else’s bug.
5. Hands off. Did you know that people touch their faces an average of fifteen times an hour? Keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes, three prime germ entry spots.
6. Get your sleep. Sleep helps your body rejuvenate itself. When you’re run-down, your resistance drops, making you more susceptible to getting sick.

Incorporate these tips into your daily routine and you’ll stay ahead of the bug… and stay strong all winter long.

Preventitive steps to staying healthy provided with biggestbook.com.

Clean Hands Campaign and ‘Flu Fighters Contest’

A flu outbreak in the office can have a major impact on business operations, sidelining workers and derailing projects. To help office workers fight the flu, Kimberly-Clark Professional is launching “The Clean Hands Campaign Against Flu,” which includes a contest, flu prevention-related educational materials, and a web site. The “Flu Fighters Contest” asks office workers to share their best workplace flu-fighting tips and runs from October 19 – December 15. At the end of the contest, one office building will receive up to $25,000 worth of hygienic restroom products. In addition, 10 office workers will receive a year’s supply of Kleenex brand facial tissue and Kimcare brand instant hand sanitizer. For more information or to enter visit. https://www.kcprofessional.com/us/Promotions/EndUserPromotion.aspx?friendly=true&PromoId=101

AND THE WINNER IS…

The winner of MEMOS Spring Sweepstakes was announced on the Red Sox opening day, Monday April 6th. The winner of this year’s tickets was First Colebrook Bank in Colebrook, NH. Accepting the tickets for First Colebrook Bank are Rosemary Mulliken. The ticket winner will see the Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox, Sunday April 19, 2009. Thank you to all who participated in this years drawing.

To Our Customers:

As the US economic conditions deteriorate further, I realize that many of our customers are concerned with rising costs and challenging situations during this deepening recession.

I know your business is now looking for more ways to cut costs than ever before. Over the upcoming months, MEMOS will be focusing even more of its efforts on saving our customers money. Our goal is to help our customers find value and cost saving alternatives.

Visit www.memosinc.com and sign-up to have our exciting Weekly Specials e-mailed or faxed to your business. During the month of February, we implemented a new one day sales event on Thursdays. Every week we feature discounted items with savings of up to 80%. Be sure you are signed-up to receive these one day sale event offers.

At the start of the 2009, we created a new blog to help our customers stay up-to-date on what’s going on at MEMOS. You can visit our blog on our website at: www.memosinc.com

Thank you so much for being a MEMOS customer. Our ongoing efforts to cut costs and help your business run smoothly is our top priority. Please feel free to let me know how we’re doing, and what else we can do to serve your office supply needs in 2009. You may e-mail any time at dan@memosinc.com or reach me on my cell phone at (603) 991-4850.

Sincerely,
Dan DeMoras
V.P. Sales

Spring Sweepstakes

Winter in New England never seems to want to release its hold, with multiple snow storms over the past two weeks. Green grass and spring birds seem a long way off. It’s hard to believe that the spring opener at Fenway for the Redsox is only a month away.

To celebrate spring, we have created our first annual, “MEMOS wants to take you out to the Ball Park Sweepstakes.

During the month of March, placing any order by phone, fax, or online, will automatically qualifiy you to win tickets to see the Boston Red Sox at Fenway. The more orders you place, the more chances you will have to win. The winner of MEMOS Spring Sweepstakes will receive 2 tickets to the Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox game, Sunday April 19, 2009.

Burn calories while working at your desk?

If your thought was how can that be possible? With my hectic life style, I can’t even find time to get to the gym. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Right?

Well, 2009 brings new enthusiasm for workplace wellness and the need for a healthier lifestyle.

Here’s a great option. The Walkstation is the fully integrated combination of an electric height-adjustable work-surface and an exclusively engineered, low-speed commercial grade treadmill.

o Display console shows speed, calories burned, time and distance. (Console may be visible or stored).
o 2.0 mph maximum motor .
o High torque motor to withstand the rigors of slow speeds and possible higher weights for long periods of time.
o Whisper quiet for the office environment.
o Uses 3-8 amps depending on walking speed.

Dr. James Levine, Mayo Clinic obesity researcher and inventor of the Treadmill Desk had this to say, “Using the desk at 1 mph will burn about 100 calories per hour. So, walk-working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. burns 800 extra calories per day. If food intake stays the same, this could be a loss of more than fifty pounds a year.” However, Dr. Levine recommends starting slowly, “walking 15 minutes every hour and during all phone calls. For the rest of the time use the desk while seated and increase the walking portion gradually.”

Companies using these new workstations have found the performance of their employees has greatly improved over the past year. Not to mention the health benefits for the employee. While some employees still prefer the traditional desk and task chair, the option to have a healthier workspace is building momentum.

For more information on Details Treadmill Desks, call Memos 800-327-5055

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