Corporate

So you made it through the holiday season without feeling ill.
You’re safe now, right?
Think again!
The flu season, including H1N1 (swine flu), actually peaks in February and March, and can last until May.
Why should you care? In November, almost 47 million cases of H1N1 were reported with more than 200,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths. (To find … Continue Reading »

We all know that plants produce oxygen and help clean the air.
But a recent study found that just six houseplants in an office can reduce potentially harmful toxins by 75%, which helps decrease sick days, increase productivity, and decrease  irritants in the workplace.
Studies show that well sealed buildings can be twice as polluted as the … Continue Reading »

Chronic conditions like obesity, lung, and heart disease rack up billions in healthcare costs. More than $432 billion a year is spent on heart disease alone, according to the Triple Solution for a Healthier America. And heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. (To find your heart disease risk assessment, try this … Continue Reading »

If you’re looking to increase productivity and decrease healthcare costs for your business, start by putting your best foot forward: A walking program can help employees achieve a healthy BMI, and maintain a more positive attitude overall.
Which also translates to a healthier bottom line: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medical expenditures … Continue Reading »

Good news: Overall, new cancer cases in the U.S. have declined, according to the American Cancer Society. However, certain types of cancer—including lung cancer in women and liver cancer in men—are on the rise.
Chronic diseases like cancer account for 40% of all U.S. healthcare expenditure, and more than $180 billion is spent each year on … Continue Reading »

Did you know that more than half of Americans live with one or more chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and asthma?
Chronic health conditions can take a serious toll on individuals and businesses, both physically and financially. This year alone, billions will be spent on direct and indirect medical costs. Learning how to manage these … Continue Reading »

According to a recent study supported by the American Heart Association, about one in 10 obese people don’t feel like they need to lose weight.
The Dallas Heart Study also found that half of the obese study participants thought they were in better health than other people their age, which, in reality, was a false perception.
These … Continue Reading »

Tis’ the season for holiday cookies and candies, rich foods, and festive drinks. All of which add up to a higher than normal caloric intake.

To help keep waistlines trim and in check, low-fat and low-calorie options around the office are a must. Nuts, fruits, and juices are healthy right? Healthier, yes, but salt, fat, sugar, … Continue Reading »

Good news: A recent study found 75% of American employers offer a “wellness program”. And the trend is catching on around the world: From gym discounts in Europe to flu shots in Canada, companies are realizing that the healthier their employees are, the more productive the work environment is.

This translates into a better bottom-line and … Continue Reading »

It’s no secret that obesity is a problem in many industrialized countries, but did you know that in the U.S. alone, our expanding waistlines may cost $344 billion in medical-related costs by the year 2018?
According to a recent report on obesity for America’s Health Rankings, an obese employee will average $2,460 more in medical bills … Continue Reading »