According to new research, the best, no-nonsense eating plan for weight loss is counting calories — whether from fat, protein or carbohydrates. Think B4 You Eat posters make employees think twice about their food choices by illustrating just how much exercise is required to burn off those calories …and providing a healthier alternative.
ALL-NEW from TV’s … Continue Reading »
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 »
It is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the individuals or societies where obesity contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It is also … Continue Reading »
Visual impressions are extremely strong and print is very efficient at communicating effective behavioral messages. Posters try to sell ideas to specific audiences and are a compelling form of advertising. The main objective of workplace posters is to alter the consciousness of workers to bring about a behavioral change or an … Continue Reading »
The weekend is almost here. That means, hopefully, a chance for an afternoon nap one of the two days. The weekend nap is a long-standing tradition at my house as is a conscious effort to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Forty percent of Americans sleep less than the recommended amount. Chronic, inadequate … Continue Reading »
Want a wellness program that has a great return on investment and that almost everyone can participate in?
Walking is easy on the body, burns calories and builds muscle, and it doesn’t require a gym membership or any expensive equipment. The Mayo Clinic’s Dr. James Levine said the bottom line is this: walking is good, … Continue Reading »
Research presented recently at the American Psychological Association has shown that 25 to 35% of American adults are inactive. They have sedentary jobs, no regular physical exercise, and are generally inactive at home. This puts some 50 million Americans at risk developing chronic and debilitating health conditions and even early death. In a large, long-term … Continue Reading »
Target the topics most important to your organization by displaying our posters throughout your workplace. No matter what the subject…health and wellness, safety, productivity or shift work, no matter what the location…in hallways, lunchrooms, … Continue Reading »
A survey conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that 57% of working adults in the United States are interested in getting more exercise than they currently do. More than a third of the working-age population in the United States is at risk for chronic illnesses due to physical inactivity and the … Continue Reading »
At the center of any wellness program is the desire to positively impact the health of individuals and create a healthier workforce. Many of the more chronic diseases that people deal with have direct correlations to lifestyle choices that could be modified or corrected. In fact, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80 … Continue Reading »
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