Personal Best

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 »

With the news swirling with reports of H1N1 (swine) flu spreading in our schools and universities, preparing the workplace now for the possibility of an outbreak is critical. Bright spots in recent flu news are that H1N1 is unlikely to recombine with seasonal flu, Tamiflu is still fully effective against the virus and one dose … Continue Reading »

Research in the field of behavior modification has shown that positive reinforcement, negative consequences and restrictions, and feedback have great potential as strategies for encouraging employees to stay healthy. One means of positive reinforcement often employed in wellness programs is the use of incentives or tangible rewards. Positive communication reinforces good … Continue Reading »

Reinforce positive health messages each day. The workplace provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about health and wellness. Each month, Personal Best® wellness calendars feature a theme that fosters healthy, safe and productive employees. Packed full of tips and practical advice, our calendars are the perfect way to send employees a powerful health message … Continue Reading »

The workplace is the most logical and effective front line for promoting wellness and preventing health problems because employees spend a growing amount of time at work. Keeping employees healthy and productive now ranks among the top three business priorities, according to Hewitt Associates’ 2008 survey of 500-plus U.S. companies, representing eight million employees.
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Tobacco use is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. In fact, the World Health Organization says tobacco contributes to 1 in 10 adult deaths worldwide. With smoking linked to so many health problems and health care costs becoming more prohibitive every day, promoting smoking cessation could be a real boon … Continue Reading »

 
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The lifestyle choices of many Americans have made us the most overweight nation in the world. More than 60% of American adults do not get the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Starting with small steps that produce measurable results can encourage continued lifestyle change.
Walking at work is a cheap and effective way … Continue Reading »

Have you defined the word “injury” at your workplace? If not, you need to educate your employees. Describe exactly what types of injuries should be reported to you.
OSHA defines an injury or illness as being work-related “if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition … Continue Reading »

Wow, our first full week of CorporateWellnessadvisor.com is under our figurative belt. Topics this week included employee motivation, effective cost-efficient communications, celebrating success, and wellness messages at work. The unifying principal of these topics is interpersonal relationships in the workplace. It is the people we work with every day that enrich our work-life and personal … Continue Reading »