A new study found that "The use of a FitBit Zip activity tracker alone, or paired with monetary or charity incentives, did not have any significant impact on overall health in a randomized trial, and the wearable technology did not even boost physical activity very...
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, but the challenges of mental illness in the workplace require continual focus. In fact, a new UK study shows the stress that many people feel in the workplace -- and the ways workplace behaviors might contribute to the...
More evidence that well-run wellness programs may want to encourage regular periods of movement and fitness, while minimizing extended periods of sitting. The good news continues to be that exercise matters. The bad news is that stopping, even for a short period, may...
A key element of many well-run workplace wellness programs is helping obese employers incorporate new behaviors into their routines in order to address challenges with weight. A study published in Obesity indicates that: Self-Regulation Helps Obese, Overweight...
What are some keys to a well-designed workplace wellness program? The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter writes that "Programs must be customized for employer’s culture and current health situations. The best programs include health risk assessments, educational tools...
We reported yesterday on a Gallup survey that showed that "obesity and smoking are needlessly costing the U.S. economy nearly a half-trillion dollars annually." Today, more news from Gallup, this time more positive: "Millennials -- America's youngest generation of...
What defines a well-run workplace wellness program? A piece titled "Best Practice Design Principles of Worksite Health and Wellness Programs," published by the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal outlines some of the characteristics....
The Aurora Beacon News notes that "Mental health issues often carry a stigma that workplace wellness plans need to address." The piece quotes Interactive Health director of behavioral health Dr. Colleen Fairbanks, who says: "Emotional health conditions cost employers...
Benefits Pro reports: "Worried about lack of progress on employee obesity? Look to targeted, personalized programs for small groups of employees, coupled with more general nutrition and fitness activities encompassing a broader range of people." The piece is based on...