Yesterday, the World Health Organization marked World No Tobacco Day by highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The problem "The illicit tobacco market may account for as much as...
You may recall that back in early April we celebrated National Employee Benefits Day. At that time, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans "encouraged employers to expand their definition of wellness by looking to improve their employees’ overall...
We know the intense role that technology is playing in health care -- from providers to patients. New research from Accenture offers a break down around some numbers and provides important areas to watch. The report is titled "Fueled by Healthcare IT Start-Up Funding,...
May is American Stroke Month, and the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association provide an extraordinary range of information: Stroke facts: Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. Evert four minutes, someone dies from one. Stroke is a...
Today is National "Get Fit, Don't Sit" Day, organized by the American Diabetes Association. Companies nationwide are finding creative ways to help employees get out of their chairs -- at the least -- every 90 minutes. Why is it so important to keep moving? An...
We've reported several times on the dangers of sitting -- how sitting is the new smoking (for example, here, here and here). Now the American Diabetes Association is encouraging everyone to do something about it, sponsoring National "Get Fit, Don't Sit" Day. As they...
We know that heart disease and stroke are among the most widespread and costly health problems facing America’s employers today. Importantly, they also are the most preventable. According to CDC Foundation's Business Pulse, "In 2011, cardiovascular disease cost the...
Even before the Apple Watch came out, we've heard a lot about how technology improves healthcare -- even how it saves lives. But does it? This infographic, created by Mission Safety Services and published by HIT Consultant, "outlines the progress we have made, the...
For workplace wellness programs, addressing obesity concerns can be an important component. Many programs involve multiple strategies. Many emphasize exercise and good diet. But in a busy workday, finding time to exercise and the energy to maintain a good diet can be...