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When it comes to sweets in the office, odds are a birthday, celebration, or the vending machine can provide a sugar fix at any given time.
In moderation, sugar can be a pleasurable part of a healthy diet.
But the key is moderation. Do you know if your employees are exercising good judgment when it comes to … Continue Reading »

Health experts say walking 10,000 steps a day, or about five miles, can dramatically cut the risk for life threatening diseases such as Type 2 diabetes or obesity, which can help your company save money on lost productivity and rising healthcare costs.
Encourage employees to incorporate these “steps” into their regular routine at work by tacking … 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 »

Are your employees in need of a little flex time?
Workers who have more control over their schedules and workdays saw improvements in both mental and physical health, according to a recent study by UK researchers.
Here’s the scoop: Situations that gave the employee more control over scheduling showed positive effects on health, particularly with regard 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 »

It’s a scary statistic: About one in two American men and one out of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime.
The emotional and physical pain of this life threatening disease affects family, friends, personal lives, and it also has a major impact on the workplace.
More than one … 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 »

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 »