Today is World Diabetes Day, which presents an important occasion to consider the connections between the disease, workplace wellness and personal health. We've reported on this frequently, including here, here and here. Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health...
National Diabetes Month is observed every November so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. We've frequently discussed the role of the...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helps businesses improve employee health—and overall business health—by reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. As part of its recent Business Pulse, the CDC Foundation recently ran a Q&A with...
One benefit of designated days like the American Heart Association's National Health Eating Day is they remind us of the things we already know... but perhaps "conveniently" forget! So we're here to help. First, the AHA offers these diet and lifestyle recommendations:...
We've written frequently on the importance of preventing and managing diabetes -- and the associated health and cost concerns (for example here, here, and here). Now, with a new "position statement" on Physical Activity/Exercise and Diabetes, the American Diabetes...
With the ubiquitous candy dishes filled with chocolates, candy corn, and more, we don't mean to be party poopers. And we, too, will surely "sample" some Halloween treats today and tonight! But October 31 seems like an appropriate time for a reminder: Avoid too much...
While much of workplace wellness can focus on mental health, chronic disease management, engagement, fitness, and more, it's important not to overlook one of the most obvious and important health risks -- and drivers of health care costs: Tobacco. The CDC...
A common complaint (excuse?) for most of us who really, really want to stay fit, but don't is that we don't have the time. Particularly at work. Well, that excuse might have just lost some of its punch. We have reported often on ways to work even small amounts of...
We reported previously how Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health public health and business professor John Quelch says businesses can continue to improve their bottom line while simultaneously strengthening their overall “public health footprint.” Quelch defines...