Everyone has eaten a midday snack at their work desk before, and most of us think little about how that extra food is impacting our health. It turns out it’s probably doing more damage to our bodies than we think. According to the USDA, most...
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The relationship between employees and the company they work for can be a delicate one, with both parties needing to balance their own needs with what the other expects from them. When the right balance is met between the demands of an employer...
Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time for summer health tips for the workplace! As part of your corporate wellness program, integrate these great summer health tips into your company’s daily work routine:
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worksite wellness initiatives focus on physical health and the benefits of encouraging people to take better care of their bodies. Mental health, however, is just as important to living a full, happy life, and to maintaining a...
Most people know that sitting for long periods of time probably isn’t good for their health, but few people really understand just what a widespread health risk, long-term sedentary behavior really is. According to University of South Carolina...
There are many ways for a company to make their employees healthy and happy. One cost-effective way to do this is to make a wellness program available for all employees. By implementing a wellness program, an employer is more likely to retain...
Businesses often struggle to balance the needs of their employees with keeping costs low enough to maintain profitability. As such, some organizations forgo implementing workplace wellness programs out of fear that the cost will outweigh the...
The cost of healthcare is rising every year, for both employers and individuals. There are a lot of factors that lead to this situation, not all of which are within the control of employers or their workers. But there are still some ways that...
If you’re not convinced that corporate wellness programs make a difference, here are a couple of statistics that might change your mind. According to Dr. Roger Sahoury, author of Gladiator’s Guide to Corporate Health & Wealth, 55% of workers...
For many people, doing their job requires sitting at a desk for several hours straight every day, something that the human body was not meant to do. When it is stuck in a relatively fixed position for long periods of time, the body can develop...
We've all heard the usual lifestyle assessment health tips – stay active, eat your vegetables, avoid fatty foods, etc. But there are some health tips that seem to run counter to accepted wisdom, yet still have a positive effect on body and mind.
Do you spend all day sitting at a desk? If you do, your posture and sitting habits may be having a negative impact on your health. Next time you're at your desk, try these worksite wellness habits to make sure you're not causing your body harm...
