Category: Employee Wellness
5/18/2012
June 2012 marks the fourth annual National Employee Wellness Month, during which companies make a pledge to engage their workers in healthy lifestyles using employee wellness programs.
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5/18/2012
There have been a growing number of studies that suggest that being overweight or obese during pregnancy can have serious health implications for both mother and child.
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5/17/2012
Smoking rates among adolescents have declined, but more work needs to be done to curb youth cigarette use.
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5/17/2012
Americans need to start eating better, which is why employee wellness programs that help teach people how to make healthy choices are so important.
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5/17/2012
Employee wellness programs can help people lose weight, and as America's obesity rates rise, it may be time to start rethinking the traditional diet plan.
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5/16/2012
Employee wellness programs offer workers information on how to make smarter food choices, such as choosing water over soda whenever possible and replacing chips and junk food with fruits and vegetables.
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5/16/2012
Employee wellness programs can help people quit smoking, which is important for their health and that of those around them, particularly children.
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5/15/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help people lose weight, which is becoming increasingly important as more Americans become obese.
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5/15/2012
Summer is almost here, which makes it a good time for people to turn to their employee wellness program to help them shed pounds.
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5/14/2012
A growing number of legislators have begun to propose anti-smoking bills that either ban the practice in certain areas or raise the price of cigarettes.
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5/11/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics work with employees to help them quit smoking, which may help save lives.
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5/10/2012
Obesity has become an epidemic in the U.S., and drastic measures may be needed to fix it.
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5/9/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics are available to evaluate the health of workers in a convenient setting, and hopefully catch a condition or disease before it worsens or is spread to other employees.
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5/9/2012
An estimated one-third of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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5/9/2012
Obesity is becoming a major problem in the U.S., and a recent study has found that this problem may be making it difficult for children to learn.
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5/8/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage staff members to exercise regularly, which, according to a recent study, is something that Americans are falling short on.
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5/7/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers develop healthy habits that may keep them in shape.
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5/4/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers quit smoking, which recent research suggests may be particularly important for older women.
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5/3/2012
Employee wellness programs don't just encourage people to lose weight and stop smoking, but they also help workers give up all habits that could potentially be damaging to their health, such as drinking.
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5/3/2012
While most people know that regular exercise and a healthy diet are beneficial to their health, many do not work out or eat right.
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5/2/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers lose weight.
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5/1/2012
More companies are seeing the benefits of employee wellness programs, which encourage staff to live healthier lives while reducing healthcare costs.
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5/1/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers lose weight, which is important because being obese is about more than just physical appearance, as it can also increase a person's risk of conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
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4/30/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to live healthier lives, which can be difficult for many people.
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4/26/2012
Employee wellness programs work to encourage obese individuals to lose weight in order to improve their well-being and reduce healthcare spending.
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4/25/2012
Employee wellness programs help workers lose or maintain a healthy weight in order to avoid developing metabolic syndrome.
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4/25/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes improve their health.
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4/24/2012
These days, it's important for companies to be able to save money wherever possible.
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4/24/2012
Employee wellness programs can work with obese staff members to help them get their weight under control.
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4/23/2012
Employee wellness programs can work with obese staff members to develop a diet plan that will help them lose weight.
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4/20/2012
Employee wellness programs can work with obese staff members to develop a healthy diet and exercise plan.
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4/20/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers come up with diet plans to maintain a healthy weight.
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4/19/2012
Employee wellness programs work with obese staff members to develop a diet and exercise plan that may be most effective for them.
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4/19/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees quit smoking by offering them support and tips for giving up the habit.
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4/18/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage obese workers to lose weight by helping them develop a diet and exercise plan that works for them.
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4/18/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to keep staff healthy, which is important for all workers, but particularly for women who are, or are planning to become, pregnant.
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4/17/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers adopt habits that may help them stay healthy and productive.
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4/16/2012
Employee wellness programs can offer workers smoking cessation tips to help them give up this dangerous habit.
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4/16/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers lose weight, which may not only improve the health of these individuals, but may cut back on company costs as well.
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4/13/2012
Employee wellness programs work to help obese individuals lose weight.
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4/12/2012
Employee wellness programs are on the rise, as more corporations are seeing the benefits of these initiatives.
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4/12/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to help obese workers shed pounds to improve their health.
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4/11/2012
When people think of hospitals, they imagine a place where people go to get healthy.
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4/11/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers weed out the many fad diets that are out there to find a weight loss plan that works for them.
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4/10/2012
Employee wellness programs can give workers the tools they need to stay in shape, such as diet and weight loss plans.
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4/10/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to become more physically active, so they can maintain a healthy weight and lower their risk of obesity and diabetes.
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4/9/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese employees get their weight under control through diet and exercise programs.
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4/6/2012
Each day in the United States, approximately 3,800 people under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette, and an estimated 1,000 of these individuals become daily cigarette smokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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4/6/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese employees lose weight, through offering them comprehensive diet and exercise plans that work for them.
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4/5/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to be more physically active.
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4/4/2012
Healthcare costs continue to rise, leaving many employers to wonder how they are going to control these expenses.
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4/4/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers lose weight through providing them with effective diet and exercise plans.
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4/4/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which can be extremely hard for some people and easier for others.
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4/3/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers improve their physical health through diet and exercise plans.
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4/2/2012
Each day, an estimated 3,800 Americans under the age of 18 start smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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4/2/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees lose weight, which may not only improve workers' health, but prevent them from losing their mobility as they age.
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4/2/2012
Employee wellness programs work to encourage individuals to give up tobacco use, which includes cigarettes and smokeless products.
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3/30/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which is something that requires support and hard work.
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3/30/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers come up with a diet that works for them.
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3/29/2012
Employee wellness programs offer tips to help workers give up smoking and engage in more physical activity, and they also aim to encourage individuals to cut down on heavy alcohol use.
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3/29/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to help workers cut back on many unhealthy behaviors, including smoking and overeating.
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3/28/2012
When companies implement employee wellness programs that help their workers become healthier, it's not just the staff that takes notice.
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3/28/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese employees lose weight, which can be a challenge for many individuals.
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3/27/2012
Employee wellness programs have been growing in popularity, to the point where governments have been promoting state-wide initiatives for public service workers.
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3/27/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help people lose weight, which can be a struggle for some individuals.
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3/27/2012
Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips to help workers give up this dangerous habit.
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3/26/2012
Employee wellness programs can give workers tips on how to quit smoking safely and effectively, which is something that many people struggle with.
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3/26/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to encourage people to quit smoking, which is important for all workers, but especially those who are pregnant or have small children.
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3/23/2012
Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips to help people give up the dangerous habit.
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3/22/2012
Employee wellness programs can underscore the importance of healthy eating to workers, especially those who need to lose weight.
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3/22/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees quit smoking for their own health and the well-being of those around them.
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3/22/2012
More companies are seeing the potential benefits of employee wellness programs and on site clinics.
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3/21/2012
A recent study discovered that the best way a parent can help their child lose weight is by shedding pounds themselves, which is why employee wellness programs may not only help workers but their families as well.
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3/21/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers lose weight by encouraging them to adopt healthy diet and exercise habits.
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3/21/2012
More companies are recognizing the benefits of having an employee wellness program or an onsite clinic.
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3/20/2012
Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can give workers expert tips on how to shed pounds.
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3/20/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese staff members find the motivation to exercise, which is something that many office workers struggle with.
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3/19/2012
Employee wellness programs can offer workers smoking cessation tips to help them give up the dangerous habit.
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3/19/2012
Employee wellness programs can help all workers come up with an exercise plan to help them maintain a healthy weight, or shed pounds if they are obese.
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3/16/2012
Worldwide, there are an estimated five million smoking-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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3/16/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to help obese workers shed pounds, because even though there are many people out there who want to lose weight, they may need help to reach their goal.
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3/15/2012
Recently, the WorldatWork 2012 survey report on Total Rewards and Employee Well-Being was released, which explored the prevalence and effectiveness of employee wellness programs.
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3/14/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to give up tobacco, which can be a struggle for some individuals.
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3/13/2012
Along with helping workers quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight, employee wellness programs also serve to help staff members monitor their alcohol intake.
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3/13/2012
Employee wellness programs work to encourage healthy eating habits among staff members, so that they can maintain a healthy weight and limit the burden that they place on their company's healthcare costs.
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3/13/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage people to quit smoking, which is important considering that the dangers of tobacco use are well-known, yet millions of Americans continue to light up.
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3/9/2012
Recently, a study from the UK has helped show how smoking cessation initiatives in employee wellness programs may benefit businesses.
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3/8/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to help overweight workers lose weight safely, which is important for all obese individuals, but especially for women who are trying to get pregnant.
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3/7/2012
Smoking bans have been shown to dramatically reduce heart attack rates in some areas.
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3/7/2012
Employee wellness programs can help encourage people to lose weight, through helping workers come up with effective diet and exercise plans while explaining to them the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.
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3/6/2012
Employee wellness programs work with obese staff members to come up with a plan to help them lose weight and keep it off.
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3/6/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers lose weight safely and effectively.
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3/5/2012
Employee wellness programs are designed to encourage workers to maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking and exercise regularly.
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3/5/2012
Employee wellness programs can encourage workers to quit smoking and teach them effective ways to give up the habit.
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3/2/2012
While most people know that eating right and staying tobacco-free can make a person healthier, some individuals may not realize that it can make someone happier as well.
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3/2/2012
Employee wellness programs can work with the staff of a company to help them remain physically active.
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3/1/2012
Employee wellness programs have saved companies millions in healthcare costs.
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3/1/2012
Employee wellness programs can help obese workers come up with a weight-loss plan that works for them.
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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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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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2/29/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to quit smoking, which can boost the health of an entire office.
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2/28/2012
Some of the best known companies in the world understand the importance of employee wellness.
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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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2/27/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers give up smoking.
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2/27/2012
Employee wellness programs encourage workers to quit smoking by offering them cessation techniques and giving them support.
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2/24/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to encourage workers to eat healthy and keep their weight under control.
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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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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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2/23/2012
One-third of all Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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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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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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2/22/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers lose weight in a healthy way.
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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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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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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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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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2/16/2012
Employee wellness programs work to encourage staff to get more physical activity and stay healthy.
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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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2/15/2012
An estimated one-third of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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2/15/2012
Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips to help workers give up the potentially deadly habit.
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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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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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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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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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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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2/10/2012
When people become obese, they increase their chances of developing a variety of conditions.
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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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2/9/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can counsel obese workers on effective ways to lose pounds.
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2/8/2012
There are many reasons for people to quit smoking.
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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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2/8/2012
Employee wellness programs work to encourage individuals to get more physical activity during their day.
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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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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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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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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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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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2/2/2012
The problem of obesity has become so widespread that even the healthiest states are now affected.
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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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2/2/2012
Employee wellness programs strive to create a healthier workplace.
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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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1/31/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees quit smoking, which is important considering how hard it can be to kick this habit.
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1/31/2012
Companies that implement an employee wellness program that encourages weight loss may see reduced healthcare costs.
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1/31/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers develop a weight loss plan that suits their unique needs.
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1/30/2012
Companies that are debating whether to implement an employee wellness program may want to take into account the findings of a recent survey by the Principal Finance Group.
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1/30/2012
Employee wellness programs can work with staff members to help them develop effective weight loss strategies.
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1/27/2012
Modern offices, while they come with a variety of conveniences, have also brought about an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
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1/27/2012
There are many reasons for people to lose weight, but that doesn't make it any easier.
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1/27/2012
Individuals who smoke may want to see if their company offers an employee wellness program, since these initiatives are designed to help people give up the habit.
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1/26/2012
Employee wellness programs can offer tips and tools to help workers who smoke give up the habit.
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1/25/2012
Employee wellness programs are designed to help an entire company get in shape, including the bosses.
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1/24/2012
One of the factors contributing to the obesity epidemic in America is the fact that office workers often spend most of the day sitting, and sometimes don't get the recommended amount of daily physical activity.
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1/24/2012
Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips that can help workers give up that habit, which can be extremely difficult.
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1/23/2012
Employers who provide an onsite clinic to their workers show that they care about the health and wellness of their staff.
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1/23/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers get healthier by providing weight management and smoking cessation tips.
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1/20/2012
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can work with employees to help them improve a number of chronic conditions they may have, such as type 2 diabetes or obesity.
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1/19/2012
People who are overweight or obese may be passing their poor eating habits on to their children.
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1/18/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers develop healthy habits that could decrease their chances of becoming obese and increase their productivity.
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1/17/2012
Employee wellness programs can encourage workers to quit smoking and help them develop an effective cessation plan.
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1/17/2012
Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help teach workers how to maintain a balanced diet.
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1/17/2012
Employee wellness programs can help individuals develop a plan to stay active, which is something that is proving to be increasingly difficult for American office workers.
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1/16/2012
Employee wellness programs help office workers develop a plan to stay active, which is something that can be hard for many people to do.
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1/13/2012
Employee wellness programs can help individuals create a diet plan that may encourage them maintain a healthy weight.
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1/13/2012
There are many benefits to employee wellness programs and on site clinics.
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1/13/2012
Being overweight or obese can lead to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
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1/13/2012
Employee wellness programs can offer workers tips for how to maintain a healthy weight.
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1/11/2012
Employee wellness programs can help workers cope with the some of the stresses that they will encounter throughout a day at the office.
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1/10/2012
This new year, many people made resolutions to lose weight.
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1/10/2012
Employee wellness programs aim to help workers maintain a healthy weight, which could result in reduced healthcare costs for their company.
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1/9/2012
Employee wellness programs can design plans for workers that may help them maintain a healthy weight.
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1/9/2012
Employee wellness programs are designed to teach workers ways to stay healthy, and these include maintaining a proper diet and exercising regularly.
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1/9/2012
Individuals who smoke and are trying to quit may want to check if their company has an employee wellness program that can offer them support as they give up the habit.
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1/9/2012
Employee wellness programs are designed to teach individuals ways to stay healthy through maintaining a proper diet and exercising often.
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1/5/2012
Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers get healthy and stay in shape.
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1/4/2012
On average, three out of four people do not achieve their New Year's resolution, according to a 2008 survey conducted by Stephen Shapiro and Opinion Research Corporation.
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1/4/2012
The most effective way to reduce teen smoking is to keep them from starting in the first place.
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1/4/2012
While many people made healthy New Year's resolutions this year to lose weight or quit smoking, others may have missed the mark when it came to setting goals for 2012.
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1/4/2012
Four out of every five people will give up the New Year's resolutions they make, according to a survey by FranklinCovey.
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1/3/2012
Although many people have successfully quit smoking, some end up returning to the habit.
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1/3/2012
Quitting smoking can save people time, money and improve their health, according to SmokeFree.gov.
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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
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
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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12/14/2011
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
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
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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11/30/2011
Employee wellness programs can help teach workers healthy and effective ways to deal with stress, which is a normal part of life in almost any office environment.
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11/29/2011
Recently, the Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) released a series of recommendations for companies that consider implementing an employee wellness program.
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11/29/2011
One thing that employee wellness programs try to do is help workers break free of their bad habits, such as overeating or smoking.
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11/28/2011
Most companies implement employee wellness programs for two reasons, namely to increase the health and productivity of their workers and reduce their insurance costs.
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11/28/2011
One of the many benefits of employee wellness programs is that they can teach workers to recognize the small things that may be keeping them from losing weight.
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11/28/2011
One of the many goals of employee wellness programs is to encourage people to quit smoking.
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11/23/2011
Employee wellness programs work with staff to help them understand the importance of staying healthy.
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11/23/2011
Millions of Americans still smoke, despite the common understanding that the habit can potentially lead to deadly diseases, such as cancer or emphysema.
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11/22/2011
Encouraging workers to participate in an employee wellness program can sometimes be difficult.
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11/22/2011
Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help educate workers on healthy ways to combat stress.
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11/21/2011
As companies continue to see the financial benefits of employee wellness programs, workers are beginning to demand more initiatives aimed at increasing their health.
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11/21/2011
When considering an employee wellness program, it's important to understand that these initiatives will only be successful in improving worker health and reducing insurance costs if the majority of the staff is willing to participate.
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11/18/2011
Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers live healthier lifestyles.
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11/18/2011
In the past, studies found that parents can influence their children's eating habits.
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11/18/2011
November 17 marks the 35th annual Great American Smokeout, where smokers nationwide are challenged to give up cigarettes for at least 24 hours.
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11/17/2011
Employee wellness programs can help workers get on their way to a healthier weight, which many Americans need, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a third of the country is obese.
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11/16/2011
Once companies enact an employee wellness program - as more and more are doing each day - they need to figure out how to get workers to participate.
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11/16/2011
Of the many preventable conditions that employers end up having to pay for, those relating to smoking could be the simplest to eradicate if workers give up the habit.
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11/16/2011
Employee wellness programs can help workers understand the source of their weight gain, which is half the battle when it comes to shedding pounds.
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11/15/2011
Employee wellness programs are designed to help workers understand how certain lifestyle habits make be affecting their overall health.
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11/15/2011
The Mayo Clinic has recently proven the theory that employee wellness programs have been trying to promote for years, namely that smoke-free workplaces save lives because second-hand smoke kills.
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11/15/2011
When people think of the reasons to lose weight, they often leave out one of the most important ones, which is reducing their risk of developing a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease.
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11/14/2011
Physicians and employers have been working to try to find effective ways to encourage people to quit cigarettes, both to reduce employees' risk of developing diseases such as lung cancer and the staggering healthcare costs that result from smoking-related conditions.
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11/14/2011
As the future of healthcare costs remains uncertain, employers and employees alike are wondering how this will affect them.
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11/11/2011
The battle against tobacco is heating up, and employee wellness programs that offer smoking cessation tips can be a helpful tool in the fight.
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11/10/2011
Stress is something that affects people who work in any environment, and many individuals believe that it is just a normal part of life.
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11/10/2011
Employee wellness programs can help educate workers on all of the various reasons why it's important to maintain a healthy weight.
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11/9/2011
Employee wellness programs can help encourage workers to quit smoking.
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11/9/2011
Employee wellness programs offer workers tools to help them lose weight, which can be extremely difficult, especially for office workers.
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11/9/2011
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can educate workers on a number of different diseases and conditions, some of which may even be preventable, such as type 2 diabetes or obesity.
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11/8/2011
There are many ways to avoid becoming obese. While exercising and staying active is extremely important, what a person eats can greatly affect their weight.
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11/8/2011
One of the best ways that employers can reduce their companies' healthcare costs is to encourage their workers to quit tobacco use.
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11/8/2011
One of the many problems associated with the growing obesity epidemic is the fact that being overweight can greatly increase a person's chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
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11/7/2011
Implementing employee wellness programs can help workers control their weight through offering them the ability to monitor their cholesterol, blood pressure and what food choices they make.
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11/7/2011
Recently, there were plans to add new graphic cigarette warnings designed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on tobacco products.
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11/7/2011
As health insurance costs continue to rise, there seem to be more and more stories detailing the success of employee wellness programs.
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11/4/2011
While people in virtually every work environment could benefit from employee wellness programs, some professions come with more stress than others, and workers in these jobs are in need of healthy ways to combat this problem.
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11/3/2011
Employee wellness programs can educate workers on ways to improve their health by maintaining a healthy weight.
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11/2/2011
It can be difficult to convince workers to become more active.
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11/1/2011
While some companies use employee wellness programs to gently encourage workers to lose weight or quit smoking, other businesses take a more firm approach.
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11/1/2011
The effects of smoking can linger long after a person quits, according to a new study.
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11/1/2011
Having an employee wellness program that encourages workers to maintain a healthy weight is one way that companies may be able to reduce the amount of money they spend on health benefits.
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10/31/2011
November 1 is the day that many people find themselves in houses filled with excess amounts of bite-sized candies thanks to trick-or-treating.
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10/31/2011
While it's not a pleasant thought, workplace violence does occur, and companies may be in need of more preventative efforts to stop these incidences.
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10/31/2011
Many U.S. office workers are obese, due to a combination of poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle.
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10/28/2011
One of the things that nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can teach workers is that even if a person is young and seemingly healthy, it's still important to watch what they eat.
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10/28/2011
Atherosclerosis is a condition that is characterized by a build-up of fat and cholesterol in the arteries.
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10/27/2011
Millions of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's taking a toll on the healthcare system.
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10/27/2011
Following a proper diet not only helps an individual maintain a healthy weight, but can also help prevent a variety of diseases.
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10/26/2011
Employee wellness programs have the potential to help American businesses save on healthcare costs by educating workers on ways to live a healthier life.
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10/25/2011
The Washington Post recently reported that health insurance costs are continuing to rise, and the trend is showing few signs of ceasing anytime soon.
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10/25/2011
People may be surprised to learn how easy it can be to add years to their life by simply changing a few of their daily habits.
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10/24/2011
People tend to blame their weight problems on a variety of different things.
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10/24/2011
Taking steps to improve personal health can have a ripple effect on families.
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10/21/2011
Employee wellness programs can educate workers on the dangers of habits that may be making them sick, but that they might be unaware of.
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10/21/2011
Everyone knows that eating right and exercising is beneficial for many different reasons.
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10/19/2011
Although it's illegal for people under the age of eighteen to smoke, many teens have picked up the habit.
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10/19/2011
One of the many goals of employee wellness programs is to help obese workers lose weight in a safe and effective manner.
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10/18/2011
Though there have been multiple studies that say that employee wellness programs can successfully lower healthcare costs, many companies are still unsure if such an initiative will work for them.
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10/18/2011
The growing popularity of employee wellness programs has lead to many questions regarding the best way to make these programs successful.
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10/17/2011
Employers from across the country will be meeting in Chicago on October 26 for the 3rd annual National Corporate Wellness conference.
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10/13/2011
For years people have believed that it is impossible to change a person's genes.
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10/12/2011
Most people experience some form of workplace stress, which is one of the many things that employee wellness programs can help workers deal with in a healthy way.
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10/12/2011
Obesity remains a major concern in the U.S., and many Americans have low levels of necessary vitamins that are delivered through eating fruits and vegetables regularly.
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10/11/2011
Men and women gain weight differently, and as people age their bodies react differently to food than they used to.
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10/11/2011
Employee wellness programs are designed to educate workers on how to live healthier lifestyles.
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10/6/2011
Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can educate employees on the dangers of living an unhealthy lifestyle.
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10/6/2011
Employee wellness programs are gaining in popularity, and every day more businesses are getting recognized for improving the health of their workers while simultaneously lowering healthcare costs.
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10/4/2011
Employee wellness programs can encourage people to practice healthy lifestyle management techniques, such as maintaining a reasonable weight and quitting smoking.
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10/3/2011
While workers in any environment could potentially benefit from employee wellness programs, there are some jobs that carry higher risks than others and are in greater need of onsite clinic services.
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10/3/2011
Despite a major increase in awareness initiatives, obesity remains a major issue in this country.
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10/3/2011
While all workers who smoke could potentially benefit from employee wellness programs that educate workers on healthy ways to quit the habit, research shows that some populations are impacted by tobacco more than others.
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10/3/2011
Employee wellness programs can educate workers on effective lifestyle management techniques that can lead to healthier personnel.
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10/2/2011
Smoking carries many potential risks, including lung cancer and heart disease.
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9/30/2011
Many people are unaware of important information regarding their health.
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9/30/2011
While all companies can benefit from implementing employee wellness programs, onsite clinics can be particularly beneficial for people who work around hazardous substances.
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9/26/2011
Racism is something that is usually banned in the workplace and that often comes with strict penalties for people who offend others.
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9/23/2011
Employee wellness programs can help identify which workers may be particularly stressed out, and the staff at onsite clinics can teach them healthy ways to handle their anxiety.
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9/21/2011
Employee wellness programs can teach workers healthy habits that can help them avoid developing preventable diseases such as obesity.
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9/19/2011
Employee wellness programs, along with providing workers with information regarding their health, can also teach healthy habits that can be applied at home.
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9/19/2011
The staff at onsite clinics can teach health lifestyle management techniques that can help workers manage their weight, and keep their alcohol and tobacco use in control.
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9/19/2011
Employee wellness clinics can offer health evaluations to workers so they can learn important information regarding things like their cholesterol levels.
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9/14/2011
As more Americans become obese, they develop many of the problems associated with having an unhealthy weight.
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9/13/2011
Since Americans continue to smoke regardless of the variety of health problems that have been associated with the habit, researchers have continued to search for other ways to convince people to quit.
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9/13/2011
Women in the workplace face a variety of unique problems that are often connected to stress and health.
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9/12/2011
Employee wellness programs offer employers a unique opportunity to boost the health of their workers while lowering healthcare costs.
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9/9/2011
As healthcare costs continue to rise, Americans are experiencing the problems that can come with having to pay more to get basic medical attention.
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9/6/2011
Stress is something that is present in almost every job, and can take a serious toll on workers and their families.
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9/2/2011
Employee wellness programs can help educate workers on healthy lifestyle management techniques, such as the importance of getting a good night's sleep.
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9/1/2011
Recent research has shown that employee wellness programs can potentially lower healthcare costs and create a more productive, healthier workforce.
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9/1/2011
Obesity is a growing concern in the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a third of American adults are now obese.
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8/31/2011
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.6 million Americans smoke cigarettes.
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8/30/2011
As healthcare costs are rising, employers are constantly looking for ways to save money, while still ensuring that their workers are healthy.
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8/29/2011
Employers are working harder than ever to find solutions to curb rising healthcare costs.
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8/26/2011
As employee wellness programs continue to gain popularity, there has been a growing demand for these initiatives in many workplaces.
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8/25/2011
Employee wellness programs are gaining popularity lately as companies are noticing how these initiatives can lower healthcare costs and promote a healthy work environment.
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8/24/2011
A difficult economy means that both employers and workers are doing all that they can to cut costs.
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8/23/2011
Employee wellness programs that encourage workers to maintain a healthy weight are beneficial for most people.
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8/23/2011
The idea of the "supermom" meaning the woman who can balance her work life and raising children without making any compromises, is a concept that contributes to the stress of many working mothers.
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8/22/2011
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.6 million Americans smoke even though they know the potential health problems it can lead to.
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8/22/2011
Many employers have been turning to employee wellness programs to combat high healthcare costs.
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8/19/2011
The Wall Street Journal stated this week that healthcare costs are set to rise by 7 percent in 2012, according to a recent report released by The National Business Group on Health.
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8/18/2011
A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has found that smoking may lead to a higher risk of bladder cancer, particularly in women
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8/18/2011
As companies search for more ways to cut their healthcare costs, many are turning to employee wellness programs that encourage workers to be healthier.
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8/17/2011
The staff at onsite clinics can help educate employees on healthy ways to deal with stress at the office.
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8/16/2011
As obesity rates continue to grow in the U.S., scientists have been searching for reasons as to why more people than ever are becoming obese.
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8/15/2011
Obesity rates are continuing to rise across the country, leading doctors to search for answers as to what foods can help the body reverse the effects of a high-fat diet.
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8/15/2011
A hostile work environment can lead to stress and poor productivity.
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8/12/2011
Over the years, some research has allegedly found that having excess weight later than life can help a person live longer.
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8/11/2011
Women who smoke have a higher risk of developing heart cardiovascular problems than men.
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8/11/2011
With so many benefits to employee wellness programs, such as healthier workers and a more productive work environment, it may be difficult to understand why companies would still have hesitations about implementing them.
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8/10/2011
Many people believe that they do not have time to exercise.
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8/9/2011
Although there is a growing number of companies that are creating wellness programs to serve their employees, many corporations have not done so.
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8/8/2011
Even with regular exercise, people who spend most of their days sitting at a desk have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
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8/8/2011
The U.S. spends more money on healthcare costs than almost any other country.
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8/5/2011
In the past few decades, there has been an increase in efforts to get people to quit smoking.
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8/5/2011
Healthcare costs are continuing to rise rapidly, with little sign of slowing anytime soon.
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8/4/2011
Workplace wellness programs that encourage employees to quit smoking may benefit the workers and their children alike.
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8/3/2011
June marked the third annual National Employee Wellness Month.
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8/3/2011
Employee absenteeism due to sick leave costs employers billions of dollars each year.
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8/3/2011
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a training method that utilizes desktop webcams to improve the posture of office workers.
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8/2/2011
Corporate wellness programs are not only good for the health of employees, but also for the bottom line of the company.
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8/2/2011
People who work behind a desk all day are constantly searching for ways to feel healthier and more alert.
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8/2/2011
Every American is aware of the changes in the country that came after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. What they may not know is that there are health issues still affecting citizens today, including an increase in the number of people with physician-diagnosed disorders.
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8/1/2011
The workplace can be a stressful environment, especially for people prone to panic attacks.
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8/1/2011
Employers may have new reasons to encourage their workers to increase their physical activity.
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7/29/2011
Now, there may be even more reasons for employers to focus on employee wellness as new research shows that confident, healthy workers preform better.
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7/29/2011
Good news for working parents - a recent study on maternal employment has found that having a mother who works outside of the home has no negative effects on a child's development.
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7/29/2011
The American Heart Association (AHA) released new guidelines this month detailing its recommendations for how to make a healthier U.S.
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7/28/2011
A new study appearing in the July issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery found that exposing adolescents to cigarette smoke can increase the risk of hearing loss
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7/28/2011
Recent research conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explored some of the health concerns associated with working into the later years of life.
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