Heart

Hard work never hurt anyone, right?

Not so fast. Recent research gathered from a long-term British study shows that working overtime may be bad for the heart.

Following more than 10,000 civil servants in London, the study found that those who worked three or more hours longer than a normal seven-hour workday were at … Continue Reading »

How much time does the average person spend thinking about their arteries?

Cholesterol and its far-reaching effects on heart health are easy to overlook, even when setting out to improve overall health.

People seeking to make healthy lifestyle changes tend to focus on the results they can see or feel: a slimmer waistline, increased energy levels, … Continue Reading »

At any given moment, without any notice whatsoever, an ordinary Monday morning could turn into a life-or-death scenario. Are you and your employees prepared to thwart a potential tragedy?

A recent study of the benefits of placing defibrillators in public places in the United States and Canada found that the practice can save the lives of … Continue Reading »

This one’s for you, chocolate lovers. The results of a new study indicate that a daily dose of the sweet stuff may decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke by almost 40%!

German researchers studied the diet and exercise habits of 20,000 people over the course of eight years and found that those … Continue Reading »

Calculating the cost of diabetes goes far beyond what can be measured in dollars.

While the monetary expenditures are eye-opening–totaling approximately $116 billion, according to the American Diabetes Association–the indirect costs of the disease are just as troubling.

American Diabetes Association statistics indicate that diabetes accounts for 15 million lost workdays and a startling … Continue Reading »

Would your employees know if they had high cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol in the blood—hypercholesterolemia—is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability. More than $432 billion a year in healthcare is spent on heart disease alone, according to the … Continue Reading »

You may not realize it, but lifestyle choices made by your employees can really impact your company’s bottom line.
Life threatening conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cancer can lead to lost productivity, and rising medical costs.
The good news is that these diseases may be prevented with a healthy (and smoke free!) diet and exercise program.

To know … Continue Reading »

The American Dietetic Association says the minimum exercise for good health is 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day.
Moving more can have a positive impact on your bottom line too: Life threatening diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—which contribute to skyrocketing healthcare costs—may be prevented with diet and exercise.
Regular exercise … Continue Reading »

Want to perk up the mood around your workplace and create a healthier bottom line for your company?
Take your employees out to lunch or provide them with a healthy snack.
The right ingredients can give a boost in energy and attitude that can’t be beat.
And studies show that a healthy diet also boosts productivity: Employers spend … Continue Reading »

It was nice while it lasted.
After three months of rising consumer confidence in new job opportunities and the economy, the Consumer Confidence Index fell almost 11 points in February.
Citing unemployment as a main reason, researchers say consumers could continue to cut spending which hinders economic growth.
The findings may also be hindering your bottom line: … Continue Reading »