As far back as 1986, the World Health Organization noted that "Health is created and lived by people within the settings of their everyday life; where they learn, work, play and love." In that context, a new study by the Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Health...
Companies with workplace wellness programs frequently seek new ways to increase employee engagement. A new survey from the National Business Group on Health reveals what might be working. The survey indicates that the two most popular types of workplace wellness...
The importance of focusing on mental health in the workplace arguably has never been higher. We've covered this topic, noting that more than half of employers cite a rise in workplace stress and mental health. We also pointed out a Bloomberg BNA that reports that...
When most people talk about diets, they discuss the latest "lose weight fast" fad. We all know they rarely work and can often introduce unbalanced eating habits. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reports on a diet that is "designed to lower blood...
We have written frequently about the role and importance of health coaching in well-run workplace wellness programs. But what is a health coach? As we noted here, Sarah Haskins in U.S. News & World Report addresses the question: “We help you implement small...
A well-run workplace wellness program can help employees integrate healthy behaviors that reduce disease and, as a result, health costs -- for themselves and employers. A new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that a simple change in how one...
As wearable technology continues to grow -- and as many of us turn to technology to count steps, calories, and more -- a key question becomes: Are these devices alone effective in driving individuals towards important health goals? And what roles can (and should)...
We all know that a few well-placed words can go a long way. A new study indicates that these well-placed words may make all the difference in driving engagement in a well-run workplace wellness program. This key insight comes from a new study titled "Let’s work out:...
A cornerstone of a well-run workplace wellness program is a focus on nutrition -- healthy eating, a balanced diet, and a better understanding of the components of nutrition overall. The goal, of course: Eating properly for one's best health. At the same time, many of...