Health Care

Fall kicks off football-filled weekends, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves … and a few unwelcome accompaniments.

Colds, flu, and seasonal allergies will probably start making the rounds at your office in the near future, if they haven’t already. For your employees, that means feeling physically ill and mentally drained; for you, it means taking up the slack … Continue Reading »

Hearing, taste, touch, smell … Oh yes, and sight, of course. The five senses are so ingrained a part of us that we often take them for granted. That is, until one of them is compromised.

Your eyes are your windows to the world, but even with such an important function, proper eye safety and health … Continue Reading »

Everyone who is trying to lose weight wishes there were some magical formula besides the obvious one: Burn more calories than you consume.

New studies show that obesity is up not just in America but worldwide. Fighting the obesity epidemic is essential for our health and that of future generations. And on a smaller scale, it’s … Continue Reading »

Productivity can mean the difference between a thriving business that surpasses its competitors or one that struggles to keep up … or even fails.

A healthy staff is a productive one, and your employees’ job performance often reflects their physical and mental state, either positively or negatively.

That’s just one of the reasons your employees’ health and … Continue Reading »

Money isn’t everything, but when it comes to your health, it may matter more than you think.

New findings by the Harvard School of Public Health point to a correlation between the condition of the economy and the physical health of people with chronic medical conditions.

It seems that the economic downturn has many Americans feeling worse, … Continue Reading »

Is money (or lack thereof) what’s keeping your employees from taking on a full-scale weight-loss program?

If so, we have good news: It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be effective.

A study published recently in the journal Obesity shows that people who participated for three years in a comparatively inexpensive weight-loss program were successful in … Continue Reading »

October has made its debut in shades of pink.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the signature hue of breast cancer awareness is showing up everywhere from NFL players’ uniforms to bumper stickers, clothing, and all kinds of pink-ribbon paraphernalia.

It’s a reminder of the importance of the ongoing fight against the insidious disease that impacts … Continue Reading »

For many people, the workplace is a home away from home.

It’s no wonder, considering how many hours are spent there and how much time and energy is invested into workday happenings.

Developing a culture of wellness at work starts with understanding the importance of such measures and their place in the office environment.

The high level of … Continue Reading »

Flu season is probably not the first thing on your employees’ minds these days.

After all, it’s only the middle of August, and the flu generally doesn’t peak until November.

But with kids going back to school and summer marching steadily toward fall (hard to believe when it’s 100 degrees in the shade where you live), the … Continue Reading »

Good health starts with good intentions.

Combine those with determination, goals and a plan for achieving them, and active steps in the right direction, and you’ve got the recipe for improved overall health.

Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising as little as 30 minutes a day can improve quality of life and even add years to it.

Feeling … Continue Reading »