February 2012 National Health Observances
Wednesday February 1, 2012 | No Comments
For many people, “February” and “health” are hardly compatible terms. Trekking through snow in sub-freezing conditions can be daunting, unpleasant, and act as a source for a host of troublesome health issues. And that’s without mentioning the Valentine’s Day sweets that many of us will partake in.
Those of us keeping up with keeping warm, however, can take a moment to stop and reflect on some of February’s national health topics. Strong hearts and eyes, healthy eating habits, and pristine teeth all make this month’s list. Read on below, wrapped in your favorite blanket or comforter, and think about which aspect of your health you might work on improving. Click on the links to learn more!
Monthly
AMD / Low Vision Awareness Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Weekly
Burn Awareness Week (February 5th – 11th, 2012)
Cardiovascular Professionals Week (February 12th – 18th, 2012)
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 26th – March 3rd, 2012)
Daily
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 1st, 2012)
Give Kids a Smile Day (February 3rd, 2012)
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ShareThisIntroducing PC’s Choose Your Own Adventure!
Tuesday January 31, 2012 | No Comments
PC has been feeling a little adventurous lately.
That doesn’t mean we’ll be setting off on impromptu trips to the far corners of the world. You probably won’t see us scaling mountains or fording rivers, equipped with nothing but a L.L. Bean backpack, deluxe pack of protein bars, and raw determination to get us by. Contrary to what Hollywood might have you believe, adventure doesn’t have to occur on an epic scale (sorry, Frodo). In fact, by definition, an adventure is any experience considered “unusual or exciting.” It’s these little adventures – these moments in time where the ordinary yields to the new and unfamiliar – that keep life fluid and unpredictable. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-structured culture, however, it’s far too easy to fall into a comfortable routine that leaves little room for the unusual or the exciting.
With that in mind, the team has decided to stray from the rote and embrace adventure. Enter Pascale’s new “Choose Your Own Adventure” series.
Each week, a team member will make a lifestyle change and record the resulting experiences here. For instance, Gabe – a self-professed carnivore – plans on giving up meat for three whole days starting Monday, February 6. He will chronicle his veggie-filled moments here on the PC blog as a way of inspiring the team, our clients, and readers to make changes of their own. And best of all, he definitely won’t get eaten by that pesky mummy on Page 76: something other “Choose Your Own Adventure” experiences can’t promise.
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PC Playlist
Monday January 23, 2012 | No Comments
Whether we’re in the office, gym, or living room, the PC team usually has a song, album, or artist to match our mood and environment. Good music, after all, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Music has the power to calm and soothe; to excite and inspire; and ultimately, to move us (in both senses of the word!). Here’s what the team has been listening to lately. We call it the “Pascale Playlist,” but unless total eclecticism is your thing, listening to it straight through might not be the best idea.
Work
“Someone Like You” (Adele) – Deb
“Big Yellow Taxi” (Counting Crows) – Hannah
Anything by Jack Johnson – Jamie
“Best Night” (The War On Drugs) – Rosemary
Anything by John Mayer – Devon
Exercise
“Watch the Throne” (Kanye West & Jay-Z) – Georgette
“Levels” (Avicii) – Allison
“Forgot About Dre” (Dr. Dre ft. Eminem) – Gabe
“I’ve Got a Feeling” – Devon
Relaxing
“Across the Universe” (Beatles, Fiona Apple) – Hannah
“Look After You” (The Fray) – Deb
“I’m On Fire” (Chromatics) – Rosemary
Sing-Along
“Home” (Edward Sharp & the Magnetic Zeros) – Jamie
“Just What I Needed” (The Cars) – Rosemary
“Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum) – Deb
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” (Darkness) – Gabe
Dancing
“Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton) – Hannah
“Party Rock Anthem” (LMFAO) – Hannah
Anything by Fresh Beat Band for dancing with kids – Georgette
Feel Good
“Wildflowers” (Tom Petty) – Jamie
“Yellow” (Coldplay) – Deb
“Opposite of Adults” (Chiddy Bang) – Gabe
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January Health Observances
Thursday January 12, 2012 | No Comments
The New Year is upon us and hopefully everyone has been able to stick with their resolutions to this point. We’re all using our Shake Weights on a daily basis, so we’re feeling good. In the spirit of our own health consciousness, we’ll share with you some of the National Health Observances that January has to offer. Click on the links to learn more. Also, keep in mind that the Chinese New Year is January 23, so anybody who has fallen through on their resolutions has a chance for a do-over! Enjoy!
January
Cervical Health Awareness Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Stalking Awareness Month
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
National Folic Acid Awareness Week
January 15-21
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PC Turns 7!
Monday January 9, 2012 | No Comments
We’re happy to be celebrating Pascale Communications’ 7th birthday today! 
Even though this has been one of the craziest, most complicated years, it also has taught me an amazing amount about myself and the company. Each year, each day and each minute, I keep learning more and continue to foster lasting relationships within the industry. I am so thankful that we have been able to expand our clientele and the depth of our work and, to me, that’s a great year, indeedy! Thank you to everyone, both personally and professionally, that has helped make PC what it is today. May there be many more great years to come! Cheers!
-GP
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