Diet and exercise. These are the favorite solutions for losing weight. They are shouted from the hilltops, whispered secretly among the rank and file, noted in almost e�
Practicing effective health care starts with protecting patients from dangerous medications or procedures. The cost of inaction is morally wrong and financially devasta�
By Paul White, Ph.D.
In the past, an employee's relationship with their direct supervisor was found to be one of the most influential factors on whether or n�
Three years ago, the Rand Corporation published a report on Worksite Wellness Programs (1) revealing positive returns on investments in disease management, as well as some disappointing results for ch�
Work and home used to have much cleaner boundaries before the age of 24/7 connectivity. We blend work with just about everything, but then compartmentalize how we view work versus our person�
During the 20th Century, the burden of disease shifted quite significantly to be one from changes in our lifestyle. In the early 1900's, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis were�
Millions of Americans, including approximately 20 percent of the workforce,�
While many of our challenges are similar because we are women, one in particular keeps popping up�unexpected "stuff" that happens to us, our positions and our families.�
Today, America's 18-month election process (it seemed like an eternity) will be behind us at long last. However, before we wave goodbye to the 2016 election which often resembled a roller-coaster rid�
When it comes to workplace wellness, a "well-run play" is typically more impactful than a "perfectly drawn up" play.
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Last week, Fitbit - makers of the popular wearable fitness tracker - released their third quarter earnings report showing revenue up 23 percent to a total of $504 milli�
As a busy corporate professional, you may think adding exercise to your daily routine is about as easy as dodging rush-hour traffic or attending a meeting that actually�
What if most of the existing weight loss programs are not based on good science? Would that explain why such a big percentage of people are not successful in their weig�
As kids collect pounds of candy this Halloween, this can leave parents playing the candy police, using their best bargaining skills, or just navigating meltdowns. Childhood weight/health expert, Thea �
According to a study published recently in the journal, JAMA Internal Medicine, the link between smoking and cancer death�
The Mercer National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, has reported that the cost of providing�
The AARP - a lobbying group representing the interests of older Americans, and formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons - has sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO�
Pharmaceutical companies are once again on the defensive over rising drug prices. A report released earlier this month reveale�
As covered on the site previously, the notion of an extra tax on the sales of sugary beverages - a "so�
When we talk about time management, the truth of the matter is that we all have the same number of hours in the day. Yet, some of us finish mountains of work and projects while others complain they ra�
Workplace screenings are a critical component of corporate wellness initiatives. By measuring key aspects of health, including blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and glucose, among others, these scre�
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an interesting condition (like Tennis Elbow) because the core problem(s) that cause it are not at the site of the symptoms (collateral damage). Patients present wit�
As McKinsey & Company researchers report, when executives are in flow, they are five times as productive and up to seven times more creative. This means that flow is about more than feeling great-�
The workplace has shifted exponentially in the last decade. This has changed the way employees work, with more emphasis on company culture and focusing on the importance of health and work/life balanc�
Many employers are struggling with the concept of workplace wellness for a number of reasons. At the outset, some employers simply do not feel that they have any respo�
The ability to collaborate, communicate and access software and information from virtually anywhere has changed people's lives all over the world, both personally and p�
Personal wellness is indivisible from corporate wellness. The latter cannot thrive without the former - there is no company that c�
In the following discussion, we want to suggest that many employers will add more and more Voluntary Benefits due to what Disney and Microsoft have done.
With a professional history steeped in corporate and consumer loyalty programs, Chris Boyce landed at Virgin Pulse in 2006 as the company's EVP, Product, Marketing and �
Silicon Valley startup Nootrobox has a unique diet plan as part of their company culture, and the goal is not to lose weight. Starting Monday night and ending Wednesday�
The rapid pace of China's development, growth, modernization hasbeen an astonishing feat and one that has some of the world's best minds contemplating the nation's next�
Despite the significant time, energy, and money spent by employers on weight-focused programs, little sustainable, large-scale change has been demonstrated to date. This article will summarize the rea�
At the last Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, attendees had the opportunity to participate in a survey regarding employer use of wearables in the workplace i�
We're surprised how often we hear HR folks (and even the occasional seasoned wellness pro) suggest that requiring wellness challenge participants to wear a Fitbit� - or�
Leadership buy in, as we all know, is a crucial part of any wellness program. Support needs to come from the top down. If the C-Suite and management do not utilize and �
It was not that long ago that wellness wearables were a hot topic of conversation. In 2013, the release of the Samsung Gear- popularizing the idea of a smartwatch-as we�
In 1998, I ran my first full-marathon using a Polar heart rate monitor where a strap around my rib cage that held a sensor transmitted information to a wristwatch clari�
Hunching over a computer or phone all day can be a pain the neck - literally. If you are like most employees, staring at a screen all day then neck pain may be all too �
Deep in the core of the successes and failures within employer corporate wellness programs lies a simple truth- behavioral change of an employee is what breeds a strong�
With the recent explosion in the power of technology, big data has never been as important as it is today. Companies across the globe all use data in some way, whether �
Employers nationwide are implementing ways to improve their employee's health inside and outside of the cubicle. The goal of becoming a healthier person, makes a more p�
The debate of male and female physical training programs has long been a topic of discussion among fitness enthusiasts. The differences in the genders are recognized, h�
People may have a tough time pronouncing his name, but Dr. Uche Odiatu takes that in stride-his passion is to speak to hundreds of men and women at a time at conference�
Coffee lovers, rejoice! (Well, at least momentarily.) After reviewing the results of more than 1,000 scientific studies regarding a possible correlation between coffee �
Deloitte, a professional services firm, knows the value of employees who are engaged. With over 70,000 employees in 100 locations across the U.S., Deloitte provides ser�
What if you had the opportunity to easily address a health issue that affected the productivity of more than half of the women in your workplace? Very few employers wou�
Movement. Nutrition. Mindset. Recovery. These four pillars make up the foundation of Intel Corporation's wellness program, Vitality.
