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Technological innovation in the workplace is important in order to stay competitive, efficient, and effective, though adjusting to new technology or systems can have its challenges. All worthwhile adjustments will require energy, focus, and faith.

Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining nonjudgmental awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis. By acknowledging thoughts without attaching to them emotionally, those who practice mindfulness are able to better manage stress, anxiety, and even physical health with a sense of calm control.

What's in your medicine cabinet? Perhaps you have a few leftover pain pills, half a bottle of cough syrup, or even an entire cache of controlled substances from a loved one who has died.

This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Care Gap Alerts: Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Molly Cone The Counselor's Corner Get to Know Cholesterol: The Good Vs. The Bad Put Your Best Fork Forward Recipe: Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggie Pockets We want your feedback! Share your thoughts and ideas with us for Connection.

This issue includes: Care Gap Alerts: Cervical Cancer with Dr. Ronald Alvarez Don’t Let Heartburn Scorch Your Holidays Hold the Stuffing Final Weigh-ins Holiday Celebrations Recipe: Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini and much more! Issue 366, 2016 December/2017 January(Medical Center Edition)  

Social media and news coverage of shootings, bombings, protests, sexual assaults, and other events has been graphic and intense.

The gluten-free craze has swept the nation due to enticing health claims.   Many of these claims, however, are not evidence-based.  While gluten-free foods are crucial for some individuals, the general population can safely consume products with gluten.

By Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.

Are you busy? For most us, the answer is always "Yes". John Lennon once said "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Making plans and being busy isn't always a bad thing, but are we in fact so busy that we might be missing out on the important things in our lives like staying connected with family and friends; being productive at work; making our health a priority; or achieving our personal goals.

Learning about how to establish financial health can be daunting. Vanderbilt Human Resources has a fun way to help you educate yourself on ways to save money and get the most out of your Vanderbilt benefits. Download this financial literacy crossword and grow your financial knowledge.