Program Design

Yesterday we reported on the need that exists for workplace wellness programs to focus on diabetes lifestyle interventions. We noted that MedPage Today reports that “fewer than half of U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are meeting recommended guidelines for...

Focusing on many of the factors that can help manage diabetes -- including diet, exercise, and more -- remains a key component of a well-run workplace wellness program. Indeed, we recently reported that following the recent National Diabetes Statistics Report from the...

As we’ve reported previously, many U.S. cities and workplaces are encouraging cycling as a form of commuting for both environmental and personal health reasons. And as a guide, companies may want to look the UK. Workplace Insight reports that “employers have a growing...

We have reported on the key role that a well-run workplace wellness program can play to incorporate regular movement and physical activity (PA) into the workday. We noted that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 20 percent of American...

The important role that sleep plays in generating overall personal wellness is increasing notice. Similarly, the role that a well-run workplace wellness program can play in helping promote proper sleep habits has also been noted. We reported on the association between...

Health coaching is often a key -- and differentiating -- part of any well-run workplace wellness program. We previously noted a piece from the American Council on Exercise titled “Study Shows Health Coaches Effective in Helping People Lose Weight, Live Healthier...

We've written frequently about the risks that surround workplace stress -- and the role that a well-run workplace wellness program can play in helping employees manage that stress. For example, we noted that Workplace Insight reports that “Nearly half (46 percent) of...

It's often hard to miss -- or avoid -- the seemingly ubiquitous sugar sweetened beverages (often soda) at work. The  New York Times previously wrote “Is Sugar Really Bad for You? It Depends,” and addressed the question “How much sugar is too much?” NYT reported “One...