One of the preeminent causes of death worldwide is heart disease. Heart disease can happen to anyone regardless of age or gender. Most of the time, it can happen to people with poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. However, out of all the deadly illnesses out there, heart disease is the most preventable. Your heart health Read more…
Category: Research
;The latest health and wellness benefits industry research in the news, and how it relates to your wellness program.
Behavioral Science
Stress Management Should Be A Part Of Your Wellness Program
Take Robert, a mid-level manager at a consulting firm. In a typical day, he might start out strong—up early to walk the dog or shuffle the kids off to school—but it’s downhill from there. He spends most of his time sitting, is over scheduled with meetings, and is distracted throughout the day. To catch up, Read more…
Behavioral Science
Drained, stressed, and anxious: is it time for a social media break?
Trying to start healthier habits this year, and improving your personal wellness? Now might be a good time to remind yourself–and your employees–to unplug from social media. First, be honest, how many of these sound like you? Do you: often reach for your smartphone first thing in the morning, or late at night? get more Read more…
Research
Do We Actually Get More Dehydrated in the Winter?
Think about a hot summer day. You step outside the office for a brisk lunchtime walk, and by the time you’re back at your desk, what happens? You’re parched, maybe a bit sweaty. Definitely ready for a drink. Dehydration can happen to any age group and is a risk most associated with hot weather–which is Read more…
Research
Less than a Quarter of Americans Get Enough Exercise – Do You?
The state of American health is worse than we thought. Only 23 percent of US adults meet activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise, according to new data published this week from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Even more startling, these numbers are an improvement. Well, how much exercise are we supposed Read more…
