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Archives for February, 2012


Cardiology group offers advice on healthy aging for the heart

2/29/2012

Wellness companies often provide tips to employees on a range of lifestyle management factors, including exercise, diet and stress management. All of these areas of daily living are important in themselves, but there is one thing they all have in common: they are essential to heart health.
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One woman details her struggle with tobacco addiction

2/29/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help workers quit smoking.
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More companies embrace wellness programs

2/29/2012

An estimated one-third of all Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Despite all the fads, eating less is still the best weight loss option

2/29/2012

Employee wellness programs can help overweight workers lose weight by helping them come up with a diet plan that works, which may lower a company's health expenses.
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Secondhand smoke: So dangerous it may cause organ rejection

2/29/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage workers to quit smoking, which can boost the health of an entire office.
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Campbells honors health-conscious employees

2/28/2012

Some of the best known companies in the world understand the importance of employee wellness.
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California man wants to ban smoking on private property

2/28/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers who smoke give up the habit. Quitting not only improves the health of cigarette users, but also those around them who have been exposed to secondhand smoke.
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Health educators can play a large role in weight loss

2/28/2012

Employee wellness programs can help obese workers lose weight, which may improve the health of the workforce and potentially reduce healthcare costs.
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Lifestyle management tips can reduce waist circumference

2/28/2012

Weight problems are a growing public health concern in the U.S., where two-thirds of adults are considered either overweight or obese.
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Surgeon General to release report condemning states that cut anti-smoking funds

2/27/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers give up smoking.
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Overweight children may be more likely to develop asthma

2/27/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can educate obese workers on the conditions that they may develop if they continue with their unhealthy lifestyle.
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Nicotine may contribute to heart disease

2/27/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage workers to quit smoking by offering them cessation techniques and giving them support.
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Women who dine in pairs may influence each other's eating behavior

2/27/2012

Given the growing obesity problem in the U.S., lifestyle management education that includes tips on how to modify one's diet can be a useful way for people to improve their health.
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Access to healthy foods can be difficult for some

2/24/2012

Employee wellness programs aim to encourage workers to eat healthy and keep their weight under control.
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How cigarettes affect the brain

2/24/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help encourage smokers to quit, which may reduce the healthcare costs of a company.
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Citrus fruits may lower stroke risk

2/24/2012

Convincing individuals to eat fruits and vegetables isn't always easy, which is why employee wellness programs work to educate people on the importance of eating right.
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Alcohol may aggravate risk of colorectal cancer among obese people

2/24/2012

Lifestyle management education can help individuals overcome several health risk factors, including smoking, obesity and excessive alcohol consumption.
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Calorie labels may be confusing to some U.S. residents

2/23/2012

One-third of all Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Researcher calls for smokers to switch to other tobacco products

2/23/2012

Smoking results in thousands of deaths each year, and even though most people understand the dangers of cigarettes, millions of Americans continue smoke.
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Exercise can boost worker productivity

2/23/2012

Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers engage in regular physical activity to stay healthy and keep their weight under control.
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Fructose may not be worse than other caloric sources in driving obesity

2/23/2012

Workers who decide to follow the lifestyle management tips of their employee wellness program may benefit from weight loss tools.
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Compassion is key for smokers

2/22/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help workers quit smoking, which can be a very difficult task.
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Could your job be keeping you from getting enough sleep?

2/22/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers follow healthy lifestyle patterns.
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The toughest diets may not be the best

2/22/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers lose weight in a healthy way.
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Smoking creates bacterial imbalance in the mouth

2/22/2012

The mouth contains more than just the teeth, salivary glands and the tongue. It also has a micro-environment of bacteria - some of which are beneficial, some of which are harmful.
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Obese people with kidney damage need a unique weight loss plan

2/21/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can offer workers suggestions on how to lose weight in a safe and healthy manner.
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Making the outside of bars tobacco-free could impact social smoking

2/21/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers quit smoking, which may improve the health of the staff and reduce healthcare costs that come from treating tobacco-related conditions.
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Regular overeating may affect brain function

2/21/2012

While many obese people want to lose weight and change their dietary habits, some individuals may not understand how dangerous overeating can be.
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As the obesity problem grows, kids' chairs are feeling the burden

2/21/2012

On-site clinics are staffed with healthcare workers who can educate employees on ways that they can make themselves healthier.
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Anti-smoking drug may kill two birds with one stone

2/16/2012

Employee wellness programs are not just about weight loss, as they also aim to get workers to quit smoking and monitor their alcohol intake.
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Getting a dog may inspire people to exercise more

2/16/2012

Employee wellness programs work to encourage staff to get more physical activity and stay healthy.
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Cleveland Clinic uses wellness initiative to cut costs

2/16/2012

As healthcare costs rise, more organizations are turning to employee wellness programs to help get their workers in shape and lower the amount of money spent on insurance to cover obesity and smoking-related conditions.
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Lower body mass index could reduce healthcare costs

2/15/2012

An estimated one-third of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Tobacco bans may encourage people to smoke less at home

2/15/2012

Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips to help workers give up the potentially deadly habit.
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Rhode Island heart attack rates go down after smoking ban

2/14/2012

In 2005, officials in the state of Rhode Island banned smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants.
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Working out in groups could lead to more weight loss

2/14/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage obese workers to get healthy, and these initiatives can also involve group exercise events that get the whole staff involved.
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Employee wellness programs will help Louisiana hospital workers

2/14/2012

Although healthcare costs in the U.S. are growing, people can save money on their medical expenses in the long run by taking advantage of the employee wellness programs available through their workplace.
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Availability of healthy foods may not inspire nutritious diets

2/13/2012

Employee wellness programs that educate workers on the foods they should be eating to maintain a healthy weight can have benefits that extend outside the office.
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Small switch could have large impact on weight

2/13/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics are able to offer advice to obese workers on ways that they can lose weight.
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Smoking tax could generate revenue and save lives

2/13/2012

As healthcare cost continue to rise, one way to potentially reduce this burden on the economy is to encourage people to quit smoking.
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Potatoes may reduce blood pressure without causing weight gain

2/10/2012

When people become obese, they increase their chances of developing a variety of conditions.
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Tackling obesity through portion control

2/9/2012

One of the obstacles facing people who are trying to lose weight is the fact that as Americans grow in size, so do portions at restaurants.
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Don't let your 'fat genes' define you

2/9/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can counsel obese workers on effective ways to lose pounds.
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Valentine's Day is no excuse to dump employee wellness programs' diet

2/9/2012

However tempting it is to overindulge on this special day, it's no excuse to forget all about the dietary advice that workers learn from their employee wellness programs.
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Smoking poses dangers to oral health

2/8/2012

There are many reasons for people to quit smoking.
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Lifestyle interventions are the best way to lose weight

2/8/2012

There are many anti-obesity drugs on the market, and some people may be wondering if these pills are effective.
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Not feeling perky at the office? Try a quick jog

2/8/2012

Employee wellness programs work to encourage individuals to get more physical activity during their day.
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A breakfast of champions may help you shed pounds

2/7/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help individuals lose weight, which may be more fun than people think.
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Researchers associate soft drinks, smoking with COPD

2/7/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers quit smoking, hopefully before anyone on staff develops lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), two conditions that have been associated with nicotine use.
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Men who smoke may experience more rapid cognitive decline

2/7/2012

Lifestyle management interventions offered through employee programs are not only meant to treat the problems of today, but also stave off the health complications of tomorrow.
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Supportive employers tend to have healthier staff

2/6/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics may help reduce worker absenteeism by helping to deal with common health problems in the office.
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Preventing obesity is about more than just eating habits

2/6/2012

One of the best ways to curb the growing obesity problem in America is to keep children from developing unhealthy eating patterns that may cause them to gain weight.
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Easy ways to move more during the day

2/6/2012

Many office workers may want to lose weight, but find it too difficult to fit gym time into their already busy schedule.
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Location and experience may affect weight loss results

2/3/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can counsel obese employees on effective ways to lose weight.
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The benefits of quitting smoking come quickly

2/3/2012

Employee wellness programs can help smokers kick the habit, even those who have been doing it for decades.
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Maternal weight and smoking during pregnancy can damage baby's heart

2/3/2012

If women needed any more motivation to take advantage of their jobs' employee wellness programs, here is one: their future baby may be counting on it.
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Colorado proposes a ban on trans fats in schools

2/2/2012

The problem of obesity has become so widespread that even the healthiest states are now affected.
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Study determines air quality improvement after smoking ban

2/2/2012

America's opinion of cigarettes is changing, which has become clear from the many bans on smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places that have been enacted in recent years.
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Proposed measure would keep children away from secondhand smoke

2/2/2012

Employee wellness programs strive to create a healthier workplace.
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Scientists recommend controlling sugar sales to fight obesity

2/1/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese workers lose weight, which is an important step to not only improving the health of employees, but also reducing healthcare costs.
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You may be snacking at parties to please others

2/1/2012

Employee wellness programs may not only help workers come up with a strategy to lose weight, but they can also educate staff on some of the factors that may be influencing their desire to eat.
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