The dangers -- and extreme numbers of death and illness -- from smoking are well known. The Lancet reports that "Tobacco use is the single greatest preventable cause of death in the world. Globally, tobacco kills nearly 6 million people a year and is a risk factor for...
Healthcare Trends Institute has published an infographic that outlines: Chronic disease costs The positive role of incentives ROI & VOI results Engagement trends Workplace Wellness Infographic 2017 from Healthcare Trends Institute
With Daylight Savings returning at 2 am local time this Sunday, March 12, here's a post specially made for the occasion (and, of course, for workplace wellness): Maybe they do know better in the UK! It turns out that March is National Bed Month, according the UK-based...
The importance of focusing on mental health in a well-run workplace wellness program has been a key topic of ours (for example here, here, and here). Now we've come across a report that indicates it's a key topic in Canada, as well. Bloomberg BNA reports that "Mental...
It seems quaint, even old fashioned -- an actual face to face conversation. Or, perhaps, a phone call. Something that involves questions, answers, and the human voice. It turns out that's what a majority of people want in terms of not just their healthcare, but also...
Often, straightforward is best. Healthcare Trends Institute offers five "Important Risk Factors" that workplace wellness programs can address. (Related content: 6 Top Wellness Trends for 2017 — new wellness trends from Interactive Health that will positively impact...
Among the tactics of a well-run workplace wellness program can be various types of coaching around health concerns, including managing one's weight. Indeed, we've reported on some coaching benefits here and here. Now a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows...
Last week we reported on Part 1 of the new Interactive Health new eBook covering the 6 Top Wellness Trends for 2017 — new wellness trends that will positively impact employee lives and the bottom line. These insights were derived from internal experts, who...
In continuing our support of American Heart Month (see here and here), the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute -- which is part of the National Institutes of Health -- offers materials and insights to better understand heart disease. The group also offers tips...