Yesterday we reported on an additional reason why well-run workplace wellness programs may want to continue to incorporate movement into their program design: For your brain. We noted a new study titled Running reorganizes the circuitry of one-week-old adult-born...
Among the key focus areas for any well-run workplace wellness programs is helping employees stay active. We have described: How regular movement during the day also brings emotional or mental health benefits. A report published in PLoS One titled “Happier People Live...
We have noted clear evidence of the benefits of a well-run workplace wellness program. As the State of Obesity report headlines: “Workplace wellness programs boost employee health and productivity and reduce absenteeism.” The report states: “Research demonstrates that...
Last week we published a post based on a guide from the New York Times: “7 Habits for a Healthy Heart.” As we noted, many of the tips can be implemented as part of a well-run workplace wellness program. They also can serve as good reminders for healthy behaviors, as...
Last week we reported that among the challenges in managing mental health in the workplace is a place where a well-run workplace wellness program can help: Awareness among managers. We noted a Workplace Insights piece that states “one in three line managers admit they...
We recently posted a New England Journal of Medicine study that looks at “Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity in 195 Countries over 25 Years.” The report notes: “The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide. Epidemiologic studies have...
The negative ways in which sugar can affect one's well-being are widely discussed. As we previously noted, a study from the American Heart Association reports that “eating a diet lacking in healthy foods and/or high in unhealthy foods was linked to more than 400,000...
We've written previously about the connections between behavioral changes and weight management -- areas where a well-run workplace wellness program can make an impact. We noted the study titled “Maintenance of Weight Loss After Initiation of Nutrition Training: A...
A well-run workplace wellness program often helps members focus on exercise as well as weight management. As we reported here, diet and exercise head the list of lifestyle interventions to help manage diabetes. We further reported on a study that examines: “While...