We all look for that magical pill -- the right detox tea, or perfect exercise -- the thing that will accelerate us to our weight loss goals. We want to get rid of our belly fat, trim up inches around�
Sometimes personal wellness is a statement of personal history, of a series of customs and traditions, of a collection of homemade remedies and a book of ingredients - more like a mental album of reco�
From previous articles, if you've read them, it's quite clear that I am a huge advocate of phycology and mindset when it comes to achieving greater health and wellbeing. The brain is the ruler of your�
For the past ten plus years, messages have been arriving that the existing healthcare system is seriously broken and there is a scientifically and medically proven way to fix it. Consider the followin�
With employer healthcare costs steadily on the rise, companies across the country are examining which steps can be taken to reduce expenses. A handful of key choices - including addressing chronic hea�
Anndorie Cromar was in her thirties when Utah's child protective services called to report that her newborn daughter had tested positive for methamphetamine. And because of that, she was at risk of ha�
A wellness program is integrated to allow employees to thrive and increase just that, wellness. The organization invests copious amounts to better their employees' health and to hopefully receive an i�
Personal wellness is, as I will never tire of writing, indispensable to corporate wellness.That sense of health - and happiness - often starts with dating or companionship, where the emotional sup�
Recent national work related surveys have found 80% of workers feel stress on the job and half of those report their job as very or extremely stressful. One-quarter of all workers views their jobs as �
As I am wont to remind readers, corporate wellness is impossible without personal wellness: It requires an understanding of and a commitment to science and technology, �
Join JP Bewley, CEO of Big Cloud Analytics LIVE from the offices of the Corporate Health & Wellness Association as he unveils EVO, a new tool to supercharge engagement in your wellness program wit�
I always tell my clients that the goal should be to maintain, not gain while away. And while I am an advocate for living life and enjoying all that is has to offer, goi�
Our minds are wonderful for solving problems, putting things in order, getting the job done, while also making sense of our daily reality. The mind is a reasoning machine that likes to keep us busy ru�
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. All work and no play ma�
When running a company, you want to make sure the employees feel like they are a part of a team; fostering a sense of fellowship and cooperation is vital to employee satisfaction. For offices where t�
If we want to promote personal wellness - if want to have a healthier and more active citizenry - we should look at those things that fight for valuable shelf space in closets, cupboards, kitchens, at�
Consider this column a follow-up to my piece about personal wellness, as I continue to rece�
Employers offer wellness programs to reduce administrative costs and create a positive employee experience.Despite constant changes in the U.S. healthcare system and legislation, employer�
I wanted to write this article based off a few reasons. One of those is because a colleague of mine recently had the world's most credentialed strength and conditioning coach come to speak to all the �
Great organizations know that well-being is key for people to thrive at work. And when employees believe they have support from their organization, they're more likely t�
Join GHR's Christina Hunting as she hosts four industry professionals; Kate Siano, Wellbeing & Engagement Consultant, Arthur J. Gallagher & Company; Georgette Kores, Manager of Global Wellness�
We've all been to the ordinary, boring conferences taking place across the country. The exhibit hall is full of people who are just trying to sell you products you don't need, and so are the "educatio�
Sometimes sickness is less a verdict than a chance at vindication.Sometimes it is an opportunity to convert a condition into a career, where the therapies of a great nation complement the technolo�
Chris Williams, the Employment Practices Product Manager at Travelers, answered the following questions about the gender pay gap and what employers need to know.
While it is no secret that a healthy diet helps maintain a healthy body, few people stop to consider the effect that their eating habits have on their mental health. Sure, caffeine can cause anxiety, �
It is certainly no secret that our nation's workforce, a cohort that represents 63 percent of the US population, is getting older. In 2010, US Census Bureau projected that one-third of the workforce w
One in four adults experience mental illness each year, and yet less than one-third receive the treatment they need. For Rachel Gerring, a partner at EY and who has been with the firm for 15 years, th�
Before I begin justifying the article's title and getting to the low down on what it is companies should keep a keen eye out for when looking to begin or enhance their wellness program, I want to rant�
The sedentary bug has been touted as 'the new smoking', but what exactly does that mean for HR and wellness executives in modern office-based businesses?The first thing to be clear on is that sede
As a new parent, the road ahead is unchartable. You know some things. Maybe even changed a diaper or two. Yet, the nitty, gritty details remain elusive. As an optimist�
Digital technology has transformed most aspects of employees' day-to-day lives - and workplace benefits programs are no exception. Yet while it's easy to think technology has displaced live communicat�
A great well-being program gets employees ready to do great work. When employees show up healthy, energized and with a purpose, they're more engaged. Seventy-six percent more engaged than employees wi�
What determines whether incentives work or fail? This posting answers that question, which is as old as workplace wellness itself, in 550 words.Suppose your company offers to pay 100 employees to�
I often say corporate wellness is impossible without personal wellness.Let me also say individual health - the path from addiction to recovery - is improbable without quality care from compassiona�
Writing may sound like a boring task, reminiscent of your school days, however, many people would benefit from spending some time as a wordsmith on a daily basis. It helps with mental and emotional he�
Very little is being said about a bill moving through Congress that would allow employers to require its employees enrolled in the company's wellness program to submit to genetic testing. Under this b�
On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Scott Gottlieb as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a 57 to 42 decision, mostly along party lines.The decision is not without �
There has been no shortage of information when it comes to Millennials and the workforce. It seems that it's something everyone wants to talk about these days. Plus, 2017 also marks the first time tha�
The gastrointestinal system is a fancy word for the gut and I will frequently use GI to reference this throughout the article. The gut has mult�
We spend on average eight hours a day at work. That translates to roughly 2,080 hours per year. This means we spend about a quarter of our life each year at work. With another quarter spent sleeping a�
Many screening vendors propose testing for prostate cancer, using the prostate-s�
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Al LewisNatural disasters cause nearly 500 deaths annually in the United States. Unfortunately, healthcare facilities in the U.S. continue to fall short in disaster planning and preparedness. This lack of pre�
An anxious workforce is not a productive workplace. Which is to say, employees need - and employers need to promote - credible resources for information and answers regarding stress and anxiety, for h�
One detrimental yet vital process to life is stress. We are all familiar with "I'm so stressed out!", "This Stress is killing me!", "I �
Physical wellness is inseparable from nutritional wellness.Without a sound diet, as opposed to dieting (which is something else altogether), it is almost impossible to be healthy and feel well. An�
The recent technological innovations and mobile advancements are bringing about a major change in the relationship �
Employers that improve workplace performance can have a significant impact on their bottom line. To do this, many employers are investing in wellness programs to keep their employees healthy, happy, a�
More and more corporations and companies around the world are beginning to realize the benefits of creating a work environment which encourages health, wellness, and optimum fitness �
Much of what we think we know about corporate weight loss programs is wrong. Yet weight is the #1 source of fines and incentives for outcomes-based programs. And any program, or any employee in the pr�
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Al Lewis
