February is American Heart Month, which makes the new study published in Health Affairs even more timely. The study is titled "Workplace Programs, Policies, And Environmental Supports To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease," and it looks at a "preliminary 'snapshot' of how...
Few aspects are more central to a well-run workplace wellness program than implementing ways to improve heart health. Indeed, we have reported often on the topic, including here, here, and here. And you may be aware that February is American Heart Month, sponsored by...
For any well-run workplace wellness program, helping employees consider their diet -- and finding ways to make healthy choices easier to make -- is a key goal. One obvious area (as we have reported here, here, and here) is reducing sugar intake, particularly through...
We often report on the importance of movement (for example here, here, and here.) Often, this discussion focuses on the physical health benefits. Now, a new study looks at the mental health benefits of movement, including at the workplace. The report published in PLoS...
Today we make our bipartisan contribution to Inauguration Day in America by celebrating not just the peaceful transfer of power, but also tips and insights provided by the U.S. government around healthy eating. One might say that we aim to make America healthy again!...
Our recent podcast with Bloomberg News' Jason Kelly explored how fitness connects with workplace wellness. Now the American Society of Clinical Oncology has raised an important question about the benefits of exercise in helping reduce cancer risks -- and the...
As we've reported (for example here, here, and here), diabetes is a major health and cost concern for businesses and employees. Now, as businesses and individuals continually consider ways to manage health care costs -- and as well-run workplace wellness programs...
We all know that the goal to lose weight is one of the top New Year's resolutions annually. For 2016, GoBankingRates' survey put it at number 3 (behind "Enjoy life to the fullest" and "Live a healthier lifestyle"). In 2015, the Nielsen survey put it at number 2...
This likely wasn't a problem for most eaters of holiday treats (cookies, candy, etc.), but it's a nutritional trend to keep an eye on: Can one eat too much protein? (Or, perhaps protein powder showed up as a gift in your stocking?) The New York Times reports: "While...