Heart Disease

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.
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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 »

Shift work can be hard on a body. Night shift workers have a higher risk of heart disease, obesity, and cancer. Higher rates of miscarriage, pre-term birth and low birth-weight babies have been noted in women night-shift workers.
Messing with ingrained circadian rhythms can disrupt insulin production and other hormones that are important to weight control. … Continue Reading »

It is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the individuals or societies where obesity contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It is also … Continue Reading »

The weekend is almost here. That means, hopefully, a chance for an afternoon nap one of the two days. The weekend nap is a long-standing tradition at my house as is a conscious effort to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Forty percent of Americans sleep less than the recommended amount. Chronic, inadequate … Continue Reading »

Want a wellness program that has a great return on investment and that almost everyone can participate in?
Walking is easy on the body, burns calories and builds muscle, and it doesn’t require a gym membership or any expensive equipment. The Mayo Clinic’s Dr. James Levine said the bottom line is this: walking is good, … Continue Reading »