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As we bid a not-so-fond farewell to summer’s sweltering temperatures, it’s time to double our efforts to promote physical fitness.

Fall, like spring, marks an ideal season for taking up a new exercise program. It’s not too hot, not too cold, and autumn’s natural beauty adds a little extra incentive for moving it outside.

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Health care costs a lot these days.

But even the most expensive health insurance plan is less costly than going without.

An out-of-pocket deductible and co-pays for regular doctors’ visits are nothing compared to the expenses that rack up quickly when medical emergencies force the uninsured to seek care.

That’s not to mention the ultimate price that comes … Continue Reading »

Eyesight is something many of us take for granted.

For those whose jobs require lots of computer work, reading, or other tasks that put a good deal of strain on the eyes, it’s doubly important to take good care of them.

But according to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many people … Continue Reading »

In the quest to build a healthy staff, it’s easy to focus so much on certain aspects that you inadvertently neglect others.

If obesity and obesity-related medical problems are prevalent among your employees, for example, you probably spend a great deal of time and effort educating them about weight-loss measures and promoting diet and exercise.

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It happens every year around this time: Spring fever strikes.

Winter-friendly workouts at the gym or on a home treadmill get dull and boring, and the well of motivation runs pretty low. Unfortunately, for many people, consistently warm weather and sunny skies are still weeks away.

If you shelved your outdoor exercise routine for the winter, consider … Continue Reading »

Do your employees always have an excuse at the ready for avoiding exercise?

“My days are so hectic, I don’t have time to work out.”

“I don’t have the energy to do anything after a full day’s work.”

“I’m not a gym person.”

And then there’s the reason many people won’t cop to: They just don’t want to do … Continue Reading »

If your employees are yawning their way through the workday, maybe you should hand them a pillow.

The pros of napping at work are getting more attention recently thanks to a number of companies that are allowing their staff members to catch a few Z’s during the day.

According to experts, most adults need between seven and … Continue Reading »

Looking to squeeze more results out of your cardio workout?

You don’t have to double your routine (though it wouldn’t hurt) or exercise till you drop. Instead, try the interval-training approach.

Interval training incorporates bursts of high-intensity activity into exercise done at your standard, less-intense pace.

During your daily walk, for example, throw in a minute of jogging … Continue Reading »

Next to breathing, walking is perhaps the most natural of our body’s functions.

And, bonus! It’s a great way to get in shape.

That makes it a good bet for those on your staff who are more reluctant about starting an exercise program.

The selling points of a walking workout speak for themselves: It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s … Continue Reading »

How much do your employees know about their own health?

If they’re like many people in this country, the answer is not much. Sure, they understand the importance of good nutrition and physical activity.

Beyond that, however, it can be harder to gauge what you should be telling them and what they’ve already assimilated into their lifestyle.

No … Continue Reading »