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Cancer. It’s an unpleasant word that carries with it frightening implications. No one wants to spend too much time tallying their risk factors or otherwise pondering the subject.

Because it’s impossible to ensure 100% protection against all types of cancer, it’s really not necessary or helpful to focus on the what-ifs. But there is a good … Continue Reading »

Is money (or lack thereof) what’s keeping your employees from taking on a full-scale weight-loss program?

If so, we have good news: It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be effective.

A study published recently in the journal Obesity shows that people who participated for three years in a comparatively inexpensive weight-loss program were successful in … Continue Reading »

For many people, the workplace is a home away from home.

It’s no wonder, considering how many hours are spent there and how much time and energy is invested into workday happenings.

Developing a culture of wellness at work starts with understanding the importance of such measures and their place in the office environment.

The high level of … Continue Reading »

You’ll want to raise your glass to the findings of a new study on alcohol consumption.

Researchers in Norway report that drinking alcohol, especially wine, was independently associated with better performance on cognitive tests.

The study followed 5,033 participants for seven years, administering a range of cognitive tests over the course of that period.

Moderate drinkers tended to … Continue Reading »

According to the 2009 edition of the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, U.S. workers are actually safer on the job than in their homes or communities.
Take the time to remind employees that accidents do happen outside of work. And accidents can lead to injury, rising healthcare costs, and even death.
Last year, employers lost 75 million … Continue Reading »

The spring season won’t officially start until March 20th, but it’s never too early to motivate employees to do something great for their health.
And for many people, spring signals a new beginning which equals a great time to give employees the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Encourage employees to turn over a new … Continue Reading »

The average employee spends around 40 hours a week at work, but do you know how much time is spent on non-work related distractions?
Research on “interruption science” found that when employees are involved in a task and interrupted (an e-mail, instant message, etc.) only 40% of the time will they go back to doing … Continue Reading »

Are your employees getting the proper nutrition they need to be productive at work?
While you can’t force anyone to adopt healthier eating habits, you can give your employees the information they need to make better choices.
Try tacking up posters or e-mail this list of nutritious snacks from the authors of “Eat This, Not … Continue Reading »

Are you doing all you can to promote workplace wellness to keep employees safe, healthy and productive?
It might be time for an honest evaluation.
Below are important steps that many companies are taking to encourage wellness. Check off all that apply to your workplace:
1. Work environments are well-ventilated, and there are areas that allow in plenty … Continue Reading »

If you work in an office, odds are there’s a soda bottle lurking around.
But do you know how many calories are in your favorite beverage?
If you haven’t turned that shiny bottle around before, the beverage industry says new labeling plans will move the calorie information to the front of containers, soda fountains, and vending machines … Continue Reading »