Attention: All Associates

Weekly Prize Drawing Winners
For the first time ever, we're awarding prizes throughout the competition! Each week, two lucky associates will score 1,000 reward points, which is equivalent to $25. Woohoo! As long as you're registered for the challenge, you are eligible for these weekly prize drawings.

Who won this week? Check out the above video to see!

Make it count! Log your progress by EOD Thursday, July 13
Can you believe it? We're in the sixth and final week of our fitness challenge! While the competition officially closes Wednesday, July 12, you have until midnight on Thursday, July 13 to log your progress. Make sure to sync your fitness device or manually record your progress so it counts towards your final score.

Weekly Wellness Tip: What is metabolic syndrome?
Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It's not a disease itself, but instead refers to a group of conditions that raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other health problems.  The above image shows some of the complications that can result from having metabolic syndrome.

Most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no symptoms, although your doctor can diagnose you based on certain criteria.

The good news is, if you have metabolic syndrome or any of its components, aggressive lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent the development of serious health problems. Learn more about metabolic syndrome at Mayo Clinic's website.

More Details under Wellness
Head over to the Wellness section on Buzz for complete details on the fitness challenge, including FAQ's and a list of all the fab prizes you can win.

Got Questions?
We’ve got answers at  benefits@essex.com.