We frequently report on the positive benefits that a well-balanced diet can bring -- and the habits that can be advanced through a well-run workplace wellness program. For example, we previously noted a MedPage Today report on study published in the Journal of the...
Yesterday we reported how new data shows that negative health outcomes in America may be reduced through improved strategies and "greater investment in preventive and medical care across the life course." The results come from new study published in the Journal of the...
A well-run workplace wellness program can play a key role in providing preventative health awareness and care -- helping improve employee and and reduce a business' overall health costs. A new, extensive report published in the Journal of the American Medical...
Lower back pain remains one of the most challenging public health issues. The statistics are eye-opening. According to the American Chiropractic Association: "31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time" "Low back pain is the single leading cause...
The challenges of helping employees with mental health concerns -- as well as helping managers and business leaders recognize the growing need to assist -- is an increasing focus of well-run workplace wellness programs. Yesterday we reported how a new UK report asks...
Engagement of employees is key focus for any workplace wellness program. After all, without active participation, it becomes much more difficult to improve employee health and reduce overall health costs. But a new UK report asks if more focus could go towards...
Tacking obesity is not only a challenge individually, but it also can help drive program design of a well-run workplace program. We recently reported that the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force has issued a Draft Recommendation Statement on the role of behavioral...
Yesterday we highlighted the World Health Organization's "Obesity and Overweight" data fact sheet, which offers useful information for well-run workplace wellness programs and individuals alike. Some of the key facts: Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975....
We know that frequency of movement matters and is a key part of a well-run workplace wellness program. What about length of time? We previously noted a report from AJMC.com: “Higher recreational and non-recreational activity is linked to a lower risk of mortality and...