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The secret to better work relationships, sunnier attitudes, and reduced company health care costs is (literally) right at your feet.
The simple act of walking for 30 minutes a day can help boost employee morale by increasing endorphins (the feel good chemicals in the brain) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says companies … 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 »

Writing down everything you put in your mouth can be a real eye-opener. That’s because most people underestimate their daily diet by hundreds of calories. But seeing the actual amount of food you eat makes you eat less, and better.
Watching calories is the key to weight loss. Many studies show keeping a daily journal of … Continue Reading »

Motivate employees to get fit for better health! Promote walking in the workplace with the all-new Walking for My Wii™ Challenge, a motivating 12-week program that gets employees fired up about fitness.

Walking is one of the easiest, most convenient exercises you can promote — plus the health benefits are extensive! With this complete walking program, … Continue Reading »

American workers take fewer and shorter vacations than workers just about anywhere else. All this while working 100 hours per year more than the Japanese, and three months a year more than Europeans. This last summer only 49% of U.S. residents said they planned to take time away of any length.
According to John de … Continue Reading »

Cutting calories is the key to weight loss. Studies show keeping a daily journal of foods, moods, and activity doubles weight loss and prompts good exercise and eating habits.

The Live Well Food & Fitness Tracker helps employees achieve their personal health goals …every day!
Build healthy habits every day with the proven, powerful tool for:

Change — … Continue Reading »

Pain has been called an invisible disease, although it is in fact a symptom of many diseases and conditions. In addition to absenteeism, pain costs U.S. employers up to $100 billion in lost productivity per year due to diminished work, or presenteeism, according to the National Pain Foundation. Whether due to back problems, migraines, arthritis … Continue Reading »

Fall has arrived, temperatures are moderating, so it’s the perfect time to ramp up fitness with walking. Here are a few suggestions for starting or kick-starting a walking routine.
If you are a beginner, start with 10 or 15 minutes of walking at a steady pace on flat terrain or a treadmill. Set your goal … Continue Reading »

According to a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, healthy interventions in the workplace — such as going smoke-free, displaying posters promoting physical activity and offering nutritious refreshments at meetings — may encourage low-income, ethnically diverse workers to adopt healthy habits that fight cancer.
Low-income workers and ethnic minorities are more likely … 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 »