The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has "projected lost earnings due to illness and loss of life" because of influenza at $16.3 billion annually. The same study reported that "the total economic burden of annual influenza epidemics using projected...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its annual influenza vaccination recommendations. The message for workplaces and employees is simple: Get a flu shot. In fact, the CDC reports that -- while it's not unusual -- it " has received reports...
The New York Times recently "resurfaced" its piece on the "Scientific 7-Minute Workout," in order to "prove that you always have time to work out." We thought we'd do the same. The piece is based on an article in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports...
Our post yesterday outlined how "High stress is associated with negative health behavior.” Now, a MentalHealth.net report uncovers " the prevalence of depression across age groups, work forces, and other demographics." Using data from a range of sources, including the...
We've reported previously on the negative effects stress can have on personal health: "Numerous studies show that job stress is far and away the major source of stress for American adults and that it has escalated progressively over the past few decades." See piece...
We have reported often on the role of integrating technology into workplace wellness programs (for example here, here, and here). One prevalent area of interest always is fitness trackers. Now a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled...
How challenging can the issue of obesity in the workplace be? Even the U.S. military is struggling. A new Military Times report states bluntly: "Today’s military is fatter than ever." The piece continues: "About 7.8 percent of the military — roughly one in every 13...
Planning ahead for lunch not only can "keep your weight in check," but also "can be beneficial to your wallet," reports Chicago's Fox 32. So how do you know what's healthy to eat? How should you plan ahead? Interactive Health Registered Dietitian Kerry Clifford offers...
It seems that workplace wellness programs have their work cut out for them. As part of Gallup's "five-part series examining changes in Americans' health and well-being during Barack Obama's presidency," one piece reviewed "Americans' Health Assessments" over the...