Deer Oaks EAP Services, the City’s Employee Assistance Plan provider, provides monthly newsletters with helpful resources for employees. Here are the July 2014 issues.

July 2014 EAP Employee Newsletter (PDF)

• Anger management
• 5 important numbers for heart health
• What you need to know about credit scores
• And more…

July 2014 EAP Supervisor Newsletter (PDF)

• Earning staff loyalty
• Building a culture of respect
• EAP Q&A

Here’s a tip: When the task at hand requires some imagination, taking a walk may lead to more creative thinking than sitting, according to research from the American Psychological Association. It was the walking, not necessarily being outdoors, that made the creative difference. Even participants who walked on treadmills came up with better ideas in the study. Which means that physical activity helps your brain as well as your heart.