The statistics are dismal. Heart disease claims the lives of more than 614,000 people a year. About 29 million people have diabetes, and an estimated 86 million people have prediabetes. One in three adults has high blood pressure. And nearly 70...
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There’s at least one in every wellness program. Sometimes it’s the wellness coordinator who’s lean and mean, positive, and practically eats kale for a living.
Wake up early. Have some cereal and coffee. Pack along some fruit and head out the door. That’s the typical morning schedule for Pennsylvania resident Marjorie Coblentz.1 Once she’s out the door, her schedule is booked with regular exercise, a...
Paddle a kayak during lunch hour. Check out a bike and go for a ride. Challenge a co-worker to a game of ping pong, basketball, or croquet. Show up for yoga class or go for a group walk. Or get involved in a class at work to learn how to reduce...
In just a few months, the Pokémon GO1 app hit nearly 50 million downloads. And it’s motivated millions of people to grab their smartphones and tap, swipe, walk, and hunt down digital creatures. Sounds pretty good if you’re running a wellness...
In the March issue of WellnessRx we reported the decision in EEOC v. Flambeau, where a federal court ruled against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
With the 2016 Summer Games just a week away, a growing list of top-ranked athletes won’t be competing. Why? Concerns over the Zika virus.
When January 1, 2017 rolls around in Philadelphia, you can expect the usual banter about New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get fit, and eat healthier. But there will be one extra ingredient in the mix that may help people get serious about...
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We are delighted to announce that Wellsource has earned Wellness and Health Promotion certifications from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for meeting NCQA’s requirements for Health Appraisals and...
We are excited to announce a new addition! Integrative Lifestyle Medicine specialist Dr. Joe Raphael has joined the Wellsource team as our new Director of Health and Research. He will oversee HRAs currently available for health plans, wellness...
It’s no secret that people have a hard time sticking to a diet or exercise plan long-term. However, focusing on short-term goals can help people change, develop healthy habits, and improve health outcomes. And it’s been the model for our...
What will it take to control healthcare costs and provide better patient care?
