Health Education

Everyone knows the value of a good night’s sleep, but the power of quality sleep may be even more important than we realize.

New research published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that quality of sleep can have an effect on blood pressure. The study found that men who experienced low-quality sleep, in … Continue Reading »

Aah, the weekend. Time to relax, indulge, stay up late and sleep later … or maybe not.

Sure, it’s nice (and necessary) to have a break from the daily grind. It gives people time to catch up on life outside the office, to engage in family time and leisure activities, as well as take care of … Continue Reading »

Not all workouts are created equal.

It’s a frustrating fact of life when you’re trying to find an exercise routine that fits your abilities, schedule, and fitness level and is also capable of giving you the results you’re looking for. But sampling off the exercise buffet is not only OK, it’s helpful.

People who thought they could … Continue Reading »

As difficult as it is for anyone who works full time to strike a good work-life balance, it can be exponentially harder for shiftworkers.

Night shifts, rotating shifts, and other irregular schedules present challenges beyond those faced by 9-to-5ers. Health and safety risks are among them.

Shift-work sleep disorder is just one potential problem, as fatigue and … Continue Reading »

Our country’s weight problem isn’t going to disappear on its own.

What better place to do your part to help people slim down than the one where so many Americans spend most of their time: at work? After all, workplace culture, with its break-room doughnuts and chair-based workstations, is being blamed for a good deal of … Continue Reading »

It’s going to be a scorcher.

When the first few days of June have already set record high temperatures in some places, it seems likely that the summer will pack a punch.

With that in mind, it’s a good time to talk to your employees about heat safety, particularly how to continue outdoor exercise and activities without … 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 »

You’ve made it through the week and are anticipating a weekend of free time, fun, and, probably, a good amount of food.

Take care with that last one, and advise your employees to do the same. Restaurant meals can be a dietary pitfall, with calorie-laden menu options and supersize portions that often pack in enough to … Continue Reading »

Small steps don’t just count; they can make or break a given goal.

In fact, in the long run, seemingly inconsequential baby steps can make a person more likely to stick to a health and fitness program and ultimately achieve their goals.

Making serious lifestyle changes is a lot to swallow at once. It’s common for people … Continue Reading »

Nothing can suck the well of productivity dry quite as quickly or completely as fatigue.

Workers who are mentally, emotionally, or physically drained tend to become drains themselves: on your company’s checkbook. Because they struggle to remain alert and focused on the job, the quality and quantity of their work is likely to suffer.

Not only that, … Continue Reading »