Health Education And Health Promotion

For information gathering, social networking, and corporate connecting, the Internet is unsurpassed.

It seems this indispensable tool of modern society can do pretty much anything … including, research says, help people lose weight.

OK, so maybe it’s not plausible for your employees to simply point and click their way to weight loss. But online tools such … Continue Reading »

Preventing disease starts with promoting awareness.

Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, even cancer … understanding the risk factors and what can be done to decrease them greatly improves the odds of avoiding these diseases entirely or at least lessening their severity and improving one’s long-term outlook.

Particularly in the case of cancer, early detection is key. The … Continue Reading »

Despite what fashion magazines and modern media would have us believe, there is no perfect body shape or size.

In a nation filled with overweight and obese people, it’s no surprise that stick-thin model types inspire such admiration … but stick-thin isn’t necessarily healthy, and overweight doesn’t always mean walking health disaster.

New research out of York … Continue Reading »

For people who have never given much thought to the way they eat, sleep, work, and live, the very concept of adopting a healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming.

An overabundance of advice, some of it contradictory, confuses things further. People who have to sort through the vast amount of information out there regarding what to eat, … Continue Reading »

Preventing disease is an ever-present consideration among corporate wellness professionals, and it’s a mighty task.

Disease can come from any corner, and in any form: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia … and countless others.

Protecting your staff members from disease is not only a loft goal but an impossible one: No matter how effective … Continue Reading »

Face it: Most of us don’t like to face Monday after a weekend free from the office.

And as much as you’d like to believe your staffers come in bright-eyed, well-rested, and ready to work, that’s not often the case.

Monday blues affect many office workers, and the reason behind them range from too much partying to … Continue Reading »

Who knew something as simple as diet soda could cause such a stir?

Recent findings suggest there is no link between weight gain and diet soda consumption, while other findings contradict that assessment.

This kind of conflicting information leaves thirsty dieters wondering what to wash down all that healthy food with.

And while it’s true that drinking diet … Continue Reading »

‘Tis the season for backyard barbecues, pool parties, fried chicken picnics, frosty cocktails on the beach …

And, unfortunately, the accompanying weight gain.

There’s something about summer that inspires a notorious “I’m on vacation” mentality that serves as a handy excuse to eschew healthy eating habits.

Before you know it, you might find that such factors have derailed … Continue Reading »

The scope of corporate wellness is so broad that it may sometimes seem you can’t possibly cover every aspect.

And while that may be true to some extent (face it, there just aren’t enough hours in the workday to do everything you’d like to do), it’s more than feasible to hit the high points and make … Continue Reading »

The importance of corporate wellness has caught on fast in recent years … among corporations.

However, convincing employees to embrace lifestyle changes that will ultimately make a difference in their health? That tends to require more time and effort.

Businesses are increasingly aware that a solid wellness program is the key to all kinds of positive things: … Continue Reading »