8 Employee Wellness Ideas That Would Actually Work
U.S. News lists eight things that employers could do that would actually work to promote wellness – without alienating...
5 Hallmarks of a Successful Wellness Program
"Most people can get behind the idea that health, happiness, and productivity at work are related concepts, and that...
How to Fight Obesity: Exercise vs. Diet
For workplace wellness programs, addressing obesity concerns can be an important component. Many programs involve...
Registered Dietitian Explains New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
We've reported previously on the new "Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee" produced by...
Are There Simple Rules to Healthy Eating?
Aaron E. Carroll is a professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He blogs on health research...
Infographic: How Do You Feel Online?
The Digital Age brings a lot of change -- and, of course, not a little bit of stress. Does it also make us happy?...
One Way to Evaluate a Workplace Wellness Program
How do you know if your workplace wellness program is working? Evaluate it. How do you evaluate it? The University of...
How Much Exercise is the Right Amount?
The answer to the question, of course, depends on the goal. But what if your goal for exercise is a longer life? The...
How Lifestyle Changes May Help Avoid a ‘Preventable Disease'
Diabetes prevention is an important component of many workplace wellness plans. A new report shows that identifying...
Infographic: ‘HealthTech' Trends from SXSW
The annual SXSW gathering in Austin, TX is always a blend of great ideas and (often) even better music. This year, one...
How to Promote Workplace Health: CDC
What are the keys to designing an effective workplace health model? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control outlines the...
How Incentives Can Impact Workplace Wellness Programs, Reach Employees Most in Need
Any good workplace wellness plan seeks high levels of employee engagement. Many use a variety of incentives to get...
Workplace Wellness Can Help Create ‘Healthiest Nation in One Generation'
In our continuing coverage of National Public Health Week, today we bring the NPHW focus: Building Broader...
Engaged Employees Can Use Workplace Wellness to Reduce Obesity: Study
A new report shows that "workplace wellness programs can be effective in helping people lose weight by providing...
Companies Spending More on Workplace Wellness: Survey
A new survey reveals that employers are increasing their workplace wellness programs. The report, from Fidelity...
Can Workplace Wellness Help Raise Nation's Health Standing?
Today marks a good time to take a quick look, from a health perspective, at where we are nationally -- and how...
Nutritional Updates: Nuts, Fish Oil & Vitamin D
With many folks taking a long weekend with family -- which, of course, can mean lots of eating! -- three recent...
Theme for National Employee Benefits Day: Wellness 2.0
It's one thing for today to be National Employee Benefits Day, which is clearly a big event for all of us focused on...
No Joke: Is Laughter Truly the Best Medicine?
Yesterday was April Fools Day, so we thought we'd ask the relevant question for the day: Is laughter truly the best...
More Sitting is the New Smoking: National Walking Day
Today is the American Heart Association's National Walking Day, and according to the USA Today, it's not an activity...



















