Heart Disease

It’s no surprise: Smoking is terrible for your health.
But did you know that if you employ smokers, your bottom line may be taking a hit: U.S. businesses are paying an estimated $3,391 extra per smoker per year in direct medical costs and lost productivity from smoking-related illnesses like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic … Continue Reading »

What do employees want?
According to a recent survey by MetLife, help with work-life balance is at the top of the list.
As many as 32% of the survey participants saw work-life balance as an important issue employers and wellness professionals should tackle in the workplace. And employers agree: In the 2009/2010 Staying@Work report, 68% of employers … Continue Reading »

The most recent report from the Federal Reserve says the economy is “improving modestly”, however, stress levels in the workplace are still high.
According to Mental Health America, one in four employees admit to missing work due to job-related stress. And nearly half of all American employees report feeling “stressed out” compared to 39% of workers … 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 »

It’s no secret that obesity is a problem in many industrialized countries, but did you know that in the U.S. alone, our expanding waistlines may cost $344 billion in medical-related costs by the year 2018?
According to a recent report on obesity for America’s Health Rankings, an obese employee will average $2,460 more in medical bills … Continue Reading »

Unfortunately, diabetes is on the rise: The most recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey says roughly 26 million Americans have diabetes—a 10.4% increase from last year. And it’s no surprise that obesity, which leads to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, is also on the rise. But diet and exercise can significantly reduce the potential complications … Continue Reading »

According to a survey by the Association of Executive Search Consultants, work/life balance has declined over the past five years. More than half of executives surveyed said that they had not achieved satisfactory work/life balance and that devices such as the BlackBerry and mobile phones had negatively impacted their personal time. Many would consider taking … Continue Reading »

More than half of Americans have elevated cholesterol levels — either high or borderline-high, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). But because high cholesterol often has no symptoms, many people with high cholesterol may not know they have it — and artery-clogging cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.

How can you give … Continue Reading »