Goals

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 »

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 »

According to a recent report, job satisfaction has reached an all time low. Only 45% of workers surveyed said they were satisfied with their job, versus 61.1% in 1987 when the survey first started.
With one in 10 Americans unemployed today, the looming threat of job loss, decreased team morale, and high stress levels in the … Continue Reading »

Help employees start the year off right by giving them lifestyle tools they need to lose weight, increase energy, and decrease stress in 2010.
After all, healthy employees equal a healthier bottom line: Ten years ago, the total direct and indirect cost of obesity on US businesses was an estimated $117 billion, according to the Centers … Continue Reading »

Good news!
A recent study by the University of Michigan and Harvard researchers found that smoking rates have declined 20% in the past 15 years. If all US adults quit by the year 2020, life expectancy would increase by five quality years!
Quitting also saves US businesses more than $3,000 a year per employee in direct medical … Continue Reading »

Many people find it hard to get motivated to work after a weekend or extended holiday due to the “Monday blues”. This phenomenon is especially relevant this time of year when workers take random vacation time and every spare moment is filled with holiday preparations. People are stretched in every conceivable direction and can be … 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 »

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 »

Losing weight and improving fitness are two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions—and two of the most positive. Support employees’ healthy goals in 2010 with a wellness program that motivates them to get fit with an exciting incentive like the Walking for My Wii™ Challenge.
Walking is one of the easiest, most convenient exercises you … Continue Reading »