A new study from the University College Cork in Ireland has shed new light on how to increase the effectiveness of worksite wellness programs. A team of researchers, le�
As the prevalence of obesity and its corollary effect - healthcare costs - continue to rise, an often-overlooked element may provide employers with both short and long-�
If you are always fidgeting like me, then good news! You have one less thing to worry about. A recently publ�
Less than two decades ago, America's favorite drink was soda. (Or as any tried-and-true Ohioan will tell you, "It's called pop.") �
Workaholics beware. Organic office gardens aren't the only innovative new trend taking root in many corporate wellness programs. M�
Yoga and meditation have been used for centuries to promote self-improvement. But did you know that your practice may also positiv�
As healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are seeking strategies to help improve the health of their workforce as a mean�
The simple thermostat -- the location and cause of countless office arguments. Finding the right temperature for everyone is diffi�
A recent survey on the effects of Obamacare has shed some light on who has benefited the most-and the least-from the Affordable Ca�
Antibacterial soaps are seemingly everywhere. A 2001 study by Dr. Eli Perencevich, an infectious diseases researcher at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, �
Complain all you want about how Pokemon Go is hogging the headlines and absorbing precious time that might otherwise be spent with family and friends, but the mobile ga�
As wellness professionals, we know the benefits of regular exercise for our bodies, and how long it can take to "get back into shape" in the event you had to stop for an extended period. New research �
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Corporate wellness programs have been designed to foster employee wellness in businesses across the board, ranging from manufacturing plants to academic institutions an�
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As the 2017 open-enrollment period begins winding up for another year of the insurance exchanges, large insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare, Humana and
At Camp Grounded, a summer camp for adults, there are only a few simple rules: no talking about work, no referencing your real name or job title, and perhaps most impor�
Although weight management initiatives are still a favorite in workplace wellness, more and more individuals and organizations are beginning to question their efficacy,�
Two additional cases of Zika have been confirmed in Florida; however, these cases are not linked to any of the known Zika hotspots in Miami, and they are not related to�
New York-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer had a busy week. First, they purchased biotech drug Medivation for $14 billion dollars. On Wednesday, they acquired British�
Stress continues to take a toll on workers. While a recent poll conducted by the American Psyc�
According to staff surveys at Chesapeake Energy Corporation, a natural gas production company in Oklahoma, its office garden produces more than just corn and berries; i�
As physiotherapists, we are constantly treating ailments associated with bad workplace habits. For example, if you sit at a desk for the majority of your working day, t�
The first thing an HR executive or CEO should know is that (Warning: this may be shocking) wellness rewards are not necessary to engage employees in a corporate wellness pro�
One year shy of pronouncing the state of Borno, Nigeria polio-free, two new cases of the disease have surfaced. The grip of Boko Haram on the region is thought to be t�
Benefit plan designs are changing. How can employers help their employees make the best decision at open enrollment? Consider thes�
Very few inventions have changed the way people live more than the light bulb. Lights make the roads safer for night travel, make it possible to read into the evening h�
Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled an Employment Characteristics of Families Summary that det�
The importance of wearing sunscreen is highly publicized, but what is often neglected in discussion is that by elimination, the body is prevented from absorbing the ben�
Corporate wellness is impossible without a workforce dedicated to personal wellness, where there is a shared goal - by employers and employees alike - to achieving some�
Labels create a sense of order that most people either consciously or unconsciously follow. While not all labels accurately fit, in the case of defining a corporate cul�
According to an in-depth study conducted by researchers at Yale University School of Public Health, reading books can add years to your life.
Health insurer Aetna Inc. - the third largest insurer in the U.S. - announced that as of 2017, it will cease selling individual insurance on state and government-run e�
Wondering how to incorporate enjoyable exercise and good-natured competition into your current corporate wellness plan? With the Summer Olympics in full swing, now is t�
A surprising study published in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Work can pile up sometimes -- It happens to all of us. Things pick up and suddenly your desk is covered with stacks of paper. This clutter can have an adverse effect o�
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According to Medical News Today, nearly 20 percent of all smartphone users have one or more health apps installed on their mobile device. Loosely translat�
The 2016 Olympic Games will be the first in a post-wearable world. While some devices were available for the 2012 games in London, in Rio many athletes are utilizing weara�
In America, we take our employment very seriously. However, workers are not always fairly compensated for the time and effort they give to a company. For this reason, t�
Watch Colin Sparks and Joelle Sawaya review Focal Upright Furniture's standing desk and the Level by
In response to the confirmed cases of Zika virus in the Wynwood district of Miami, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued�
Intel-owned Basis Peak smartwatches were recalled this week due to overheating issues that "could result in burns or blisters on the skin surface" according to Josh Wal�
As reported by Readwrite News, an increasing number of employe�
Chronic pain is one of the most significant public health problems and is a major contributor to healthcare costs in the United St�
When you think of knitting, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you envision your sweet, gray-haired grandmother lovingly crafting your favorite childhoo�
The water cooler, that iconic gathering spot where people make small talk, exchange pleasantries and opine about everything from their favorite films and television sho�
Since the beginning of time, festivities and celebrations have involved food and lots of it! We can read in the history of occasions of music, dancing, and feasting going on for days.However, we d�
When deciding to accept a new job, nearly 60 percent of all perspective employees feel a company's perks and benefits are almost as important as the salary offered, according to a recent survey conduc�
