Educational blog posts about behavioral science concepts, and how they relate to your wellness program.
There are at least 300,000 health and wellness apps on the market (and countless wearable technology options), designed to help you lose weight, get moving, or relax. But do any of them make a difference? In a study published this May, researchers tried to find out. After looking for systematic reviews of app performance they Read more…
Your twenty-something social media specialist may have a different lifestyle than your 35-year-old sales team lead. But ignoring their similarities could cost you. Why? They’re both millennials. The journey to understand this elusive generation has challenged many employers, but making space for their needs and professional aspirations is now a business imperative. Understanding Millennials The Read more…
Which is healthier: a senior who exercises or a twenty-something who sits at a desk all day? Only one of those two is more likely to retain muscle mass and prevent disease, according to new research from the University of Birmingham. Science Daily writes: A group of older people who have exercised all of their Read more…
The standard employee works an 8 hour work day, occasionally clocking in over time, presumably to accomplish more work. However, more time devoted to work doesn’t necessarily mean that more work is getting done. Presenteeism is one of the largest threats to productivity, and companies everywhere are doing what they can to combat it. Corporations Read more…
Our social surroundings strongly influence our exercise habits. From instafamous trainers to My Fitness Pal, most people already know that our environment has an effect on our fitness routines. That’s why so many of us look for a workout buddy. It makes it a lot easier to maintain a daily sweat. However, recent research suggests Read more…
