There are many forms of stress management that people use to combat
Stress management is a critical component of health wellness initiatives. Unlike more specialized programs that deal with issues such
In the two previous articles, I covered:
Although we don't generally think of sleep as a great time to get things done, our bodies and minds accomplish a tremendous amount of hard work while
Many companies have tried implementing a wellness program in the past and been unsuccessful
Do you like movies? If you do, it is probably because they provide a temporary distraction from the stress of everyday life. They focus on someone's problems other than your own.
I've worked in offices, I know the thrill that comes on Wednesday mornings"�.it's bagel day, or donut day. And with that excitement can come overeating
Proactive, forward-thinking companies do what is necessary to ensure that employees are mentally, emotionally and physically healthy. These companies
How long will our collective financial instability last? Do you have enough money to get through it? Stress!
For a myriad of reasons, it's now crystal clear that social networking has gone mainstream. The 35+ age group is the fastest growing demographic online and Facebook now has 350 million
In my practice the biggest complaint I hear from clients is, "My back hurts."� When I ask them if they stretch they typically answer "No"� or "Not enough"�. And most admit to sitting too much
A large portion of the day is spent at work. Whether employees are sitting behind a desk or out in the field
Ever find yourself snared by the intoxicating smell of a Big Mac or a Whopper? Do you find yourself captured by two all beef patties, special sauce,
Forty year old Hugh, father of two, loved the fast pace, driven corporate world. It put a zing in his step, gave him the best reason to get up and go each morning,
Companies across the country are concerned about the implications that an H1N1 ("swine flu"�) outbreak can have on their employees, and organization as a whole.
The idea that patients are responsible for actively managing and maintaining their personal health and well-being "" known in the medical community
Over the past few months, we have noticed some key indicators emerging that support our view that stress is manifesting itself in new ways as a result of the recession.
The research is in. An effective employee wellness program will provide a 300-600% ROI through decreased health care, sick time and disability costs
Early to bed and early to rise keeps a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Clearly Mr. Franklin didn't have cats, children, deadlines, a spouse that snored,
With the recent explosion of corporate health and wellness over the past decade, we have witnessed the evolution of a genuine stand-alone health industry.
It's Monday and the biggest decision of the year stems on today's meeting
Corporate Wellness Magazine recently had privilege sit down on a recent trip to Washington D.C. and spend a few minutes with Dena Pflieger who is Global Health
It's easy to go through life thinking everything with your body is ok, especially if pain and discomfort rarely rear their ugly heads.
All cultures have leaders""people who understand the guiding principles of that culture and can help motivate a large group to take action and be successful.
Providing health benefits to employees is expensive, but poor employee health carries a high price, too. Increasingly, employers are moving away from viewing health benefits
Wellness Programs run the gamut.The most casual and inexpensive may include only online information
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"Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree and at the right time, and for the right purpose,
Simply put, good health is good business. Experts agree there is a direct correlation between employee health and bottom-line results "" and that building
Recently CBS evening news aired a piece on France Telecom, Europe's largest broadband Internet company. It wasn't the massive layoffs that got my attention.
President Obama just finished his first physical while holding office as President. The results have created some controversy because the President
Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness
Established by Congress in 1946, FOH is the largest provider of occupational health and wellness services to the Federal government, serving more than 360 Federal
Corporate Wellness programs primarily focus on aspects of physical health, but mental fitness is an area worth exploring. While it may be hard to imagine
At work, at home and at play, the health of your eyes can be at risk, oftentimes without even realizing it. Fortunately,
All too often in my practice, I'm confronted with the words, "I'm too busy to eat healthy."� It's easy during the busy corporate day to just grab and go, or just to snack and go.
Whether you are just launching a workplace wellness program or you are managing one that is already well under way, it is important to stay focused on keeping employees
Corporate Wellness Magazine: Julia, tell us a little about yourself and what you do now at General Mills. Julia: I have been at General Mills for about nine years
Research has linked chronic stress with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other potentially serious conditions. Chronic stress decreases
Hypertension, obesity, and overweight, which harm worker health and productivity, are epidemic in the United States. Among adults in the United States, approximately 30% are hypertensive
Now that you have had a month or so to begin formulating a plan, you have an idea in which direction
In these times of uncertainty, managing stress has become more challenging than ever. Workplace stress, in particular
As the lively debate over healthcare reform continues, there has been frequent mention of bending
pAWI is a community initiative that successfully incorporated the local hospital, public health department, s
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Liz LundThe costs of ill health, both in premiums and in lost productivity are staggering,
Employer medical costs have increased by 140 percent over the past ten years. Health insurance costs will likely overtake profits very soon. Medical systems and employees alike face paralyzing double-digit
I want to start this message by proclaiming that "LIFE IS FANTASTIC!"
Employers are finally starting to understand that employee wellness can help achieve important business objectives, yet many companies still have not implemented an employee wellness
The realities of the typical American lifestyle and the natural progression of ageing consistently show that overall health
While statistics may vary, in a typical modern company about 12 percent of their population is Type-II diabetic and upwards of 20 percent suffer from other chronic diseases such as hypertension
