Archives for December, 2011
12/30/2011
Many companies are hoping to see a decrease in healthcare costs in 2012, but it isn't likely if they don't take any action.
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12/30/2011
One of the best ways to reduce smoking rates in the U.S. is to keep teens from picking up the habit in the first place.
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12/30/2011
Employee wellness programs can encourage people to lose weight, and can even help create plans for them to follow so they can live a healthier life.
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12/29/2011
A survey released by Mercer found that worker benefit costs are expected to rise by 5.4 percent in 2012, according to CNN.
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12/29/2011
While many individuals make it a New Year's resolution to quit smoking, relatively few people are sucessful.
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12/29/2011
Employee wellness programs can help teach workers all the important reasons to eat the right foods.
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12/29/2011
According to USA.gov, one of the most common New Year's resolutions made by Americans is to lose weight, something that employee wellness programs try to help workers do.
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12/29/2011
Employee wellness programs have a number of benefits, the most important being the increased health of workers.
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12/29/2011
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers learn effective tips to stop smoking.
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12/28/2011
Employee wellness programs teach workers healthy habits that they can bring home to their families.
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12/28/2011
Employee wellness programs can help workers give up cigarettes, which is one of the top 10 New Year's resolutions made by Americans annually, according to USA.gov.
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12/28/2011
Lately, there has been a great deal of discussion about the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet, which is low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil and whole grains.
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12/27/2011
Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers maintain a healthy weight, something that may be easier for some than others.
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12/23/2011
Employee wellness programs can help people give up smoking, a habit that may lead to a variety of conditions.
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12/23/2011
Obesity is becoming an epidemic in this country.
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12/21/2011
While nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help all workers come up with a diet that can be beneficial to them, pregnant employees, in particular, may be in need of the services offered by these programs.
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12/21/2011
It's time to start working on those New Year's resolutions, and employee wellness programs are here to help staff reach their goals.
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12/21/2011
Employee wellness programs can help overweight or obese workers come up with a plan to shed pounds.
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12/20/2011
Many smokers want to quit, but some may need extra motivation to give up the habit.
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12/20/2011
One of the best ways to reduce smoking rates is to keep people from picking up the habit in the first place.
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12/20/2011
Employee wellness programs can help workers find a diet that works for them, so they can maintain a healthy weight.
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12/19/2011
When it comes to encouraging people to eat healthier, many physicians and researchers are at their wit's end.
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12/19/2011
Employee wellness programs can offer workers tips for how to deal with anxiety in a healthy way, rather than turning to smoking or alcohol to find relief.
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12/15/2011
On site clinics can be valuable resources for working parents, many of whom barely have the time to take a shower let alone schedule a trip to the doctor.
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12/15/2011
Employee wellness programs can get people on track to reach their New Year's resolution goals.
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12/15/2011
Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can inform workers of ways that they can reduce their weight and improve their overall health.
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12/14/2011
As healthcare costs continue to rise, it can be difficult for employers to know how to effectively save money without taking anything away from their workers.
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12/14/2011
Employee wellness programs can benefit all workers, but individuals who work non-traditional hours may be in particular need of extra health resources.
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12/14/2011
Companies that are hesitating to implement employee wellness programs should consider the results of the recent Thomson Reuters Workforce Wellness Index, which found that the unhealthy behaviors of workers costs the average corporation $670 a year per staff member.
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12/13/2011
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees take control of their weight, which is important for everyone, but especially for workers who are currently or are trying to, get pregnant.
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12/13/2011
Employee wellness programs offer tips to help workers quit smoking, which can be a difficult task.
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12/12/2011
Exercising is key to reducing an individual's risk of developing a variety of chronic conditions that may raise company healthcare costs.
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12/12/2011
Employee wellness programs try to encourage workers to live healthy lifestyles.
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12/9/2011
In the past, studies found that insomnia impacts worker productivity and lead to monetary loss for companies.
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12/7/2011
While employee wellness programs are designed to offer all individuals the tools they need to stay healthy in an office environment, female shift workers, in particular, may be in need of these types of initiatives.
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12/7/2011
Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers take control of their health, which is something that can be very difficult for individuals who are part of the traditional 9-to-5 grind.
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12/6/2011
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, not only to increase the well-being of staff but also to lower company healthcare costs.
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12/6/2011
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help encourage employees to quit smoking by offering them cessation tips and tools to reduce their dependence on nicotine.
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12/5/2011
Employee wellness programs aim to reduce the number of workers who get sick each year with preventable conditions, such as the kind brought on by smoking an obesity.
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12/5/2011
Nurse practicioners at onsite clinics can offer workers tools to fight obesity, one of the largest health concerns in the U.S.
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12/5/2011
Employers are doing whatever they can these days to combat rising healthcare costs, and they're finding that it isn't easy.
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12/2/2011
Despite a state law that mandates that health insurance providers offer an option that includes mental health treatment, nearly 2 million Californians are reporting that they are revecing no or inadequate care for their psychological needs.
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12/2/2011
Obesity is becoming such a major problem in the U.S. that the government is searching for ways to intervene to make people think twice about what they are eating.
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12/1/2011
While all working professionals could benefit from employee wellness programs that teach healthy ways to relieve stress, parents who juggle between their home and office life can experience particularly high levels of anxiety.
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12/1/2011
Employee wellness programs can help encourage workers to remain active, which is important for individuals who want to stay healthy.
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