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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 »

Is your workstation ergonomic-friendly?
The overall goal of office ergonomics is to create a workplace that allows your employees to do their job with limited potential for illness or injury.
Studies show when an office environment is set up properly, employees are less likely to experience eyestrain, neck and back pain, headaches, and other potential productivity killers … Continue Reading »

Damaging behaviors like smoking, Internet overload, stress, and overall bad lifestyle choices can hinder productivity and drive up health care costs for your business.
Here are a few tips on how to help employees curb bad habits in the workplace:
Smoking. U.S. businesses are paying an estimated $3,391 extra per smoker per year in direct medical costs … Continue Reading »

February is American Heart Month.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability for employees. More than $432 billion a year in health care is spent on heart disease alone, according to the Triple Solution for a Healthier America.
Every 25 seconds, a coronary attack happens in the … Continue Reading »

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 »

Great news for all wellness providers!
More research, including this recent study published in the January/February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, found that employees who participated in a wellness program at work had significantly lower health care costs.
In the study, employees who were active participants  in their wellness program, significantly decreased … 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 »

It’s a new year, and you know what that means.
Everyone is on a diet.
According to the Food and Health Survey from the International Food Information Council, 61% of consumers are looking to lose 20 pounds or more, and 64% are taking steps to improve their diet.
This is great news considering the rising obesity rate in … Continue Reading »