Sleep

Tossing and turning into the wee hours may be hurting your company’s bottom line.
Lost productivity, compromised physical and/or emotional health, impaired cognition, accident rates, and absences have all been attributed to poor sleep.
The National Commission on Sleep Disorders estimates that poor sleeping habits cost $150 billion a year in stress and reduced workplace productivity. (To … Continue Reading »

Great news for all wellness providers!
More research, including this recent study published in the January/February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, found that employees who participated in a wellness program at work had significantly lower health care costs.
In the study, employees who were active participants  in their wellness program, significantly decreased … Continue Reading »

So you made it through the holiday season without feeling ill.
You’re safe now, right?
Think again!
The flu season, including H1N1 (swine flu), actually peaks in February and March, and can last until May.
Why should you care? In November, almost 47 million cases of H1N1 were reported with more than 200,000 hospitalizations, and 10,000 deaths. (To find … Continue Reading »

Did you know that more than half of Americans live with one or more chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and asthma?
Chronic health conditions can take a serious toll on individuals and businesses, both physically and financially. This year alone, billions will be spent on direct and indirect medical costs. Learning how to manage these … Continue Reading »

It has been a tough year. I suspect that very few folks would argue with that statement. The U.S. and world economy has taken a beating and are still trying to get up off the floor. More importantly businesses and employees, current and former, have been through the wringer as they try to adjust to … 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 »

Making a workplace that is productive and comfortable for everyone should be a goal of any manager. However, certain negative behaviors can bring down the productivity and comfort level of any workplace fast. Learn to put a quick stop to problem behaviors and bring out the best in your employees.

Arguing
If two employees have a conflict, … 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:

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You are probably always looking for ways to perk up your workers and help them stay awake and alert. Try zeitgebers. Zeitgebers, is a German word for the cues that trigger our bodies to fall sleep or to stay awake. You can harness some of these cues to “trick” the body and mind into … Continue Reading »

Want to jump-start wellness efforts in your workplace and bring employees together at the same time? It might be easier than you think to get employees on track to achieving better health and fitness with a little mentoring magic!
Pair employees who are trying to reach healthy goals with those who already have reached them. For … Continue Reading »