Stress and burnout linked to an increase in type 2 diabetes
Job stress is right up their with weight, smoking and lack of exercise as a high risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, according to numerous studies over the last decade. In one study,...
View ArticleWalking: Studies show small changes can boost wellness
We know that sitting too much can be lethal – there have been numerous studies that have been highly promoted. And we know that federal guidelines call for 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity...
View ArticleWearable fitness technology: Do trackers and pedometers keep us fit?
Research shows that about one in five Americans owns a wearable tracking device, but how effective are these? In the article Can Fitbits and Other Wearables Really Keep Us Fit? Knowledge at Wharton...
View ArticleHow changing food labels would help consumers make healthier choices
Can you picture 65 grams of sugar? It’s about 16 table spoons, and that’s about what you get in one soda. It translates to about 130% of the USDA’s recommended daily intake of sugar. Would you switch...
View ArticleWhat if you offered a wellness benefit and nobody came?
A recent survey points to a disconnect about wellness program awareness. According to an article by Dan Cook in ProducersWeb.com – Best-kept secret: company wellness plan? – there’s a huge difference...
View ArticleSurvey Shows Nearly Half of Large Employers Will Trigger ACA “Cadillac” Tax...
Workplace wellness programs viewed as a key strategy to curb escalating costs In 2018, the so-called “Cadillac” or excise tax will kick in under the Affordable Care Act. A recent survey of 425 large...
View ArticleNew study: Physical activity may slow aging –– and the more the better
There may be some truth to the adage that “you’re only as old as you feel.” Your chronological age and your biological age may differ – your real age or your “wear and tear” is actually measured at...
View ArticleStress and burnout linked to an increase in type 2 diabetes
Job stress is right up their with weight, smoking and lack of exercise as a high risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, according to numerous studies over the last decade. In one study,...
View ArticleWalking: Studies show small changes can boost wellness
We know that sitting too much can be lethal – there have been numerous studies that have been highly promoted. And we know that federal guidelines call for 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity...
View ArticleWearable fitness technology: Do trackers and pedometers keep us fit?
Research shows that about one in five Americans owns a wearable tracking device, but how effective are these? In the article Can Fitbits and Other Wearables Really Keep Us Fit? Knowledge at Wharton...
View ArticleHow changing food labels would help consumers make healthier choices
Can you picture 65 grams of sugar? It’s about 16 table spoons, and that’s about what you get in one soda. It translates to about 130% of the USDA’s recommended daily intake of sugar. Would you switch...
View ArticleWhat if you offered a wellness benefit and nobody came?
A recent survey points to a disconnect about wellness program awareness. According to an article by Dan Cook in ProducersWeb.com – Best-kept secret: company wellness plan? – there’s a huge difference...
View ArticleSurvey Shows Nearly Half of Large Employers Will Trigger ACA “Cadillac” Tax...
Workplace wellness programs viewed as a key strategy to curb escalating costs In 2018, the so-called “Cadillac” or excise tax will kick in under the Affordable Care Act. A recent survey of 425 large...
View ArticleNew study: Physical activity may slow aging – – and the more the better
There may be some truth to the adage that “you’re only as old as you feel.” Your chronological age and your biological age may differ – your real age or your “wear and tear” is actually measured at...
View ArticleWeight loss is hard: Study of The Biggest Losers reveals why
In the NBC TV show, The Biggest Loser, we watch as obese contestants compete for the highest percentage of weight loss. Results are dramatic. Emotions are high. Despite the huge popularity, the show...
View ArticleStudy: Exercise helps lower cancer risk
If you needed one more reason why exercise is important to your health, you have it now. A new study shows that exercise can help reduce your cancer risk for 13 types of cancer. Researchers have known...
View ArticleWant a healthy workforce? Leadership matters!
Every year, more and more companies are investing in wellness programs and dedicating dollars to incentive programs to drive engagement. While it’s great that senior managers are investing dollars in...
View ArticleThe many benefits of yoga include pain relief
Among the many benefits of yoga, add pain relief. Harvard Medical School’s Healthbeat offers an excellent article on the physical benefits of yoga. In addition to enumerating some of the many health...
View ArticleCorporate Wellness Programs: What Works
How popular are corporate wellness programs? They’re the #1 area of investment and #1 strategy, according to PwC’s 2016 Health & Well-being Touchstone survey, which found that 76% of the 1,000...
View ArticleReports shed light on employer healthcare costs and cost drivers
As we embark on the new year and take stock of corporate wellness goals and objectives, it’s worth taking a fresh look at employer healthcare costs in the past year, some of the steps employers are...
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