The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its report on Americans with diabetes or prediabetes. Once again, it's evident that Americans -- and well-run workplace wellness programs that focus on helping members manage chronic disease -- have...
Helping reduce the risk of chronic disease is a key aspect of a well-run workplace wellness program. According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, part of that focus may want to go towards people's emotions. Science Daily reports that...
A strong focus on proper nutrition is a key part of any well-run workplace wellness program. Clearly, proper diet habits help employees stay fit and healthy. These learnings can also be leveraged as ways to help influence the wellness culture within a business....
Helping manage diabetes -- and helping address the controllable health factors that can lead to diabetes -- is often part of a well-run workplace wellness program. We recently highlighted a Benefits Pro report that outlines “5 effective ways employers can address...
These are tough times for carbonated beverage lovers -- and there may be a clear opportunity for well-run workplace wellness programs to help employees rethink what they drink. Yesterday we reported how workplace wellness programs can help employees avoid sugar...
A proper diet is a key component to personal weight management and fitness. For a well-run workplace wellness program, it also can be an ongoing lifestyle approach that is important to help employees understand. A new study backs up this approach. The study, published...
It seems the message of "move more, sit less" can't be repeated enough in the office -- or via well-run workplace wellness programs. We've reported often on the topic, which is key to helping employees improve fitness and stay active. For example, the study, titled...
The connections between obesity and chronic disease are well-reported. We've noted that MedPage Today reports that “maintaining stable weight and loss of weight were each strongly associated with a decreased risk for diabetes among middle-aged adults, a new study...
It's the day before Fourth of July, and we're realists at Wellness Works Hub -- all of us might not be in the office today! With that probability in mind, we wanted to remind folks of the importance of skin protection. The importance of sun protection is clear. The...