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In an article for CNN.com this week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit organization National Business Group on Health said that while sometimes a bit fuzzy, evidence is accumulating that wellness programs are saving employers money. More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to cut health care costs and finding that … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest or aren’t able to attend a program outside the home or office. Our conferences provide essential information and advice you can put to use in your workplace.
In an upcoming conference (September … Continue Reading »

High blood pressure affects one in three adults, raising their risk for heart attack and strokes. Health care costs stemming from this condition alone exceed $100 billion a year. Are you doing all you can to help employees prevent high blood pressure?
If the answer is “probably not,” don’t worry. It’s … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are designed to educate, inform, and inspire professionals on a variety of important health, wellness, HR, and safety topics. They’re also the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest. Conferences are designed to provide essential information and advice you can … Continue Reading »

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 »

We just launched, officially, yesterday and have been pleased to see the response to our new web site. Of course, we’re extremely excited about the latest addition to the Personal Best family.
As a FREE dedicated online resource for wellness, human resources, benefits and other professionals, the Corporate Wellness Advisor is a one-stop site … Continue Reading »

Are you looking for a way to promote health awareness and encourage your employees to assume responsibility for their own health? Consider hosting a workplace health fair.
Health fairs can vary widely in scope and presentation, but the goal is to provide a general baseline check on an individual’s health in one or more areas. … Continue Reading »

By now you’ve probably seen the data: Workplace wellness programs save money in the form of lower absenteeism, increased productivity and lower health care costs. Starting out with the right resources, people, information and priorities helps ensure that your wellness program will move in the right direction and reward you … Continue Reading »

The word “cancer” has always evoked fear and uncertainty. Now a recent survey finds that despite all that is known about cancer prevention, many people still believe there’s not much they can do to prevent the disease.
The survey, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found that almost half the … Continue Reading »

The U.S. Workplace Wellness Aliance has reported a proven rate of return on prevention and health promotion measures within 12 to 18 months, ranging from $2 to $10 per $1 invested. … Continue Reading »