Benefits

Good news for fitness-minded women: two of the most popular exercises are two of the most effective ones.

Bicycling and brisk walking have been shown to help women control their weight in their 30s and 40s, according to a new study.

The Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that over the course of 16 years, women who increased … Continue Reading »

Looking for the secret to a long, happy life?

Sure, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are essential, but they’re hardly top secret.

Perhaps more surprising is that your relationships just might round out the holy trinity of good health.

You already know that your friends and family make your life more fulfilling, providing love, laughter, … Continue Reading »

To-do list getting a little long?

If you’re juggling more tasks than you think you can remember to accomplish, take it to bed with you.

New research suggests that when devising a plan for tomorrow’s to-do’s, sleeping on it will make you more likely to get things done.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that people … Continue Reading »

One of the keys to heart health could be right in your office break room.

The results of a recent study conducted in the Netherlands show that two workplace beverage staples, coffee and tea, can cut your risk of heart disease.

The study found benefits associated with moderate to high consumption of tea and moderate consumption of … Continue Reading »

Dog lovers already know their favorite furry companions are special.

But it’s more than just their infectious enthusiasm and ever-wagging tails that makes them that way. In addition to providing unconditional love and loyalty, dogs can help keep their owners healthy.

For example, did you know that Fido can lower your blood pressure? Or that … Continue Reading »

This one’s for you, chocolate lovers. The results of a new study indicate that a daily dose of the sweet stuff may decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke by almost 40%!

German researchers studied the diet and exercise habits of 20,000 people over the course of eight years and found that those … Continue Reading »

Encouraging a healthy lifestyle in your office can really add up.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2000, the total cost (direct and indirect) attributable to obesity was estimated at $117 billion.
And medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be between 29% and 117% greater than medical expenses for employees with a healthy … Continue Reading »

Would your employees know if they had high cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol in the blood—hypercholesterolemia—is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability. More than $432 billion a year in healthcare is spent on heart disease alone, according to the … Continue Reading »

Want to perk up the mood around your workplace and create a healthier bottom line for your company?
Take your employees out to lunch or provide them with a healthy snack.
The right ingredients can give a boost in energy and attitude that can’t be beat.
And studies show that a healthy diet also boosts productivity: Employers spend … Continue Reading »

Supporting a healthy diet at work benefits everyone.
Studies show promoting better nutrition in the workplace can raise productivity, reduce sick days, and reduce the number of work-related accidents.
Good nutrition also leads to a healthy BMI, which helps reduce company cost. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2000, the total cost (direct and indirect) … Continue Reading »