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Boost Brainpower at Work Through Running

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Cardiovascular exercise has been proven to reduce life threatening diseases like heart disease and obesity, but did you know that it may also help make you smarter?
A recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that running positively impacts the brain by increasing cells in the hippocampus, or the part of … Continue Reading »

Giving Thanks in All Things

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

It has been a tough year. I suspect that very few folks would argue with that statement. The U.S. and world economy has taken a beating and are still trying to get up off the floor. More importantly businesses and employees, current and former, have been through the wringer as they try to adjust to … Continue Reading »

Smoking and Well-being

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Despite an increase in smoking cession programs and statewide bans against the cancer causing habit, there has been almost no change, and maybe even a slight increase, in smoking today.

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20.6% of Americans were smoking in 2008, which is just a shade … Continue Reading »

Understanding Health Care Benefits

Monday, November 9th, 2009

We’ve all heard the news that preventive care (seeing a health care provider for regular screenings and checkups) can be cost-effective. But if employees don’t fully understand their health care benefits, how can they use them? Here are some suggestions to ensure that employees have the information they need:

Help new employees understand their health … Continue Reading »

Workplace Wellness Success Stories

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

You’ve done everything, from health fairs to wall posters, and you’re getting good participation in your wellness programs. But you believe you could do better. It’s just that you’re short on new ideas to push participation up.

Why not draw inspiration from some of today’s most successful organizations? Even companies with big budgets don’t overlook the … Continue Reading »

Wellness Action Items

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

It’s not news that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Employers who pick up part of the tab are paying more and more for coverage — and promoting wellness and disease prevention is more important than ever. What is your workplace wellness quotient? Take a moment to make sure you’re doing all you can to … Continue Reading »

Computer Ergonomics Checkup

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Hand and wrist injuries in the workplace due to repetitive motions are among the most common …and costly, totaling more than $20 billion a year in workers’ compensation claims. And, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, more workdays are lost due to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) than all other work-related … Continue Reading »

Week in Review

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Wow, our first full week of CorporateWellnessadvisor.com is under our figurative belt. Topics this week included employee motivation, effective cost-efficient communications, celebrating success, and wellness messages at work. The unifying principal of these topics is interpersonal relationships in the workplace. It is the people we work with every day that enrich our work-life and personal … Continue Reading »

   
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