As we take the midweek break to celebrate Independence Day, we offer a key reminder regarding a healthy approach to Fourth of July and a probable out of office activity: Spending time in the sun. Proper care with the sun is an area on which we've reported and remains...
The problem of presenteeism persists. Presenteeism, of course, is the challenge of employees who do not feel physically or mentally well, but show up to work anyhow. As we have reported: A study published in BMC Public Health titled “Healthy and productive workers:...
As we approach a major U.S. holiday week, we recognize that this provides a good opportunity for a workplace wellness reset: How to encourage members to make physical activity an every day activity. As the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) claims: "Everybody,...
In the spirit of healthy summer habits, this week we have been reporting on the negative role that workplace stress can play in positive eating habits. We've highlighted "new research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) claims that almost half (48 percent) of...
A central goal for well-run workplace wellness programs is to help members manage chronic disease -- it not only improves personal health, but also helps businesses manage overall health costs. And a key aspect of managing chronic disease, of course, is managing...
Mental wellness remains a key societal concern and an area of great importance for well-run workplace wellness program that seek to help employees manage wellbeing and businesses manage overall health costs. We recently noted a new Vital Signs report from the U.S....
Last week we noted the challenges -- and risks -- associated with belly fat. A deeper look reveals how pervasive those risks may be -- and how much a well-run workplace wellness program may want to focus on the issue, especially weight management. We noted a study...
Two key efforts for workplace wellness programs: Helping employees and businesses manage mental health and chronic disease. Might they be related? We've previously noted the potential benefits of yoga on various chronic disease management efforts, highlighting a study...
Mental health awareness is in the news again, and it offers a strong opportunity to remind reader of the positive role workplace wellness can play. A new Vital Signs report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that "suicide rates in the...