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Category: Onsite Clinics


Exercising with a buddy may increase stamina

5/16/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese employees lose weight to improve the health of staff members and potentially lower healthcare costs.
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Most people agree: Tobacco marketing is dangerous for children

5/15/2012

Smoking is still a major problem in the U.S., as more than 45 million Americans light up on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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In Utah, the cost of obesity is staggering and set to rise

5/14/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage workers to lose weight, which may not only benefit the health of staff members, but also cut down on company healthcare costs.
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Researchers suggest stressing the immediate benefits of healthy eating

5/10/2012

One of the keys to reducing the obesity epidemic is to understand exactly what causes people to make bad food choices.
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New study shows a disturbing number of women smoke while pregnant

5/10/2012

Smoking is still a major health issue in the U.S., even among pregnant women.
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Acupuncture and hypnosis may help people quit smoking

5/7/2012

Of the more than 45 million Americans who smoke, an estimated 69 percent want to quit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Keep your fruit where you can see it

5/4/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can teach workers tricks that can help them stay in shape.
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Don't grab that snack unless you're truly hungry

5/3/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese workers lose weight by developing a diet and exercise plan that will be effective for them.
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Loophole makes smokers switch to pipe tobacco

5/2/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can work with employees to help them quit smoking.
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Kids with asthma are still being exposed to cigarettes

5/1/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which is important for their health and that of those around them, and this is especially true for employees with children.
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Fast food ad exposure may contribute to obesity

4/30/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can work with obese employees to come up with a diet and exercise plan that may help them lose weight.
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Obese individuals are less likely to wear a seatbelt

4/27/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can work with obese employees to help them come up with a weight loss plan.
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Warning labels help keep ex-smokers tobacco-free

4/26/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can offer smoking cessation tips to help workers give up this dangerous habit.
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The brain knows best when it comes to advertising

4/25/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help workers quit smoking, which is something health agencies have been working harder than ever to encourage people to do.
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Understanding the connection between smoking and Crohn's disease

4/23/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers with chronic diseases manage their condition without having to take time away from the office.
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Smokers should exercise to decrease their risk of death

4/20/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics work with employees to help them become healthier.
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New York City Mayor calls for smoking rules in apartment buildings

4/18/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics work with employees to develop an effective smoking cessation plan.
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Fort Worth says 'no' to smokers

4/17/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can work with employees to help them quit smoking.
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Flavonoids may protect against Parkinson's

4/16/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can encourage employees to eat healthier and get regular exercise.
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Smoking may cause surgery complications

4/13/2012

\Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can offer workers smoking cessation tips and programs to help them give up this dangerous habit.
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Should smokers be switching to electronic cigarettes?

4/12/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can work with employees to help them quit smoking, which can take a great deal of willpower.
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Quitting smoking comes with many benefits

4/11/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help employees quit smoking, which can come with some surprising benefits.
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Research shows menthol cigarettes may be more dangerous

4/10/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which remains a problem in the U.S.
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New York enacts smoking ban in parks

4/9/2012

Employee wellness programs offer smoking cessation tips to help workers give up cigarettes.
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Overweight mothers with diabetes may put their children at risk

4/9/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can monitor the health of employees and encourage them to stay in shape.
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County workers pay more for tobacco use

4/6/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage workers to quit smoking, not only because it is important for their health, but also because it may reduce insurance costs
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Count calories and find a friend to lose weight

4/5/2012

Nurse practitioners at an onsite clinic can help workers sift through the many diet options that exist to find a plan that works for them.
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Neighbors say 'no' to secondhand smoke

4/5/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers who smoke give up the habit, which is important for their health and that of individuals around them.
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Few companies regulate smoking behavior

4/3/2012

Employee wellness programs encourage staff to quit smoking, which is important considering that cigarette use not only robs people of their health, but cuts into time that could be spent working.
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Study finds unhealthy food may increase the risk of depression

3/30/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can explain to employees the dangers of having an unhealthy diet.
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States ignore the CDC's request to raise cigarette prices

3/29/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which can be a struggle for many people.
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News source offers advice for talking to kids about substance abuse

3/28/2012

Employee wellness programs can offer suggestions and support for workers who are trying to quit smoking.
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Scientists recommend lowering cholesterol sooner rather than later

3/26/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help workers adopt a diet that may improve their health.
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Don't believe common diet myths

3/23/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers come up with an effective weight loss plan, which is important considering that many individuals want to lose weight but are harboring incorrect beliefs about how to be healthy.
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Businesses in the Chicago area continue to adopt wellness programs

3/22/2012

More companies are seeing the potential benefits of employee wellness programs and on site clinics.
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Report underlines the staggering impact of tobacco use

3/21/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can offer employees smoking cessation techniques, which may help create a healthier workforce and lower costs.
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Sleep and the right kind of fats are important for a diet

3/20/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can give workers expert tips on how to shed pounds.
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Court deems tobacco-control policy to be constitutional

3/19/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees quit smoking, hopefully before workers develop a tobacco-related condition such as lung cancer or emphysema.
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Obesity may make sleeping pills dangerous

3/16/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help obese and overweight employees develop a weight loss program that works for them.
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Researchers show how smoking cessation programs save lives

3/15/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help employees quit smoking, which is something that many individuals need a great deal of support in order to do.
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Low-carb and low-fat diets can improve blood vessel function

3/14/2012

Nurse practitioners at an onsite clinic can help obese employees develop a diet plan that will work for them.
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Despite the dangers, teens continue to smoke

3/8/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help employees quit smoking, which may not only improve their health, but that of everyone around them as well, since secondhand smoke can be toxic.
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Scotland's smoking ban associated with lower preterm birth rates

3/7/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which is something that may improve their health and that of those around them, by reducing secondhand smoke exposure.
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Even occasional smoking can be detrimental to brain health

3/6/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help people quit smoking, which can be a difficult feat to accomplish.
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Researchers shine new light on the importance of staying healthy

3/2/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can counsel workers on healthy eating habits, which is something that people of all ages should be concerned about.
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Graphic cigarette labels are a no-go

3/1/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers quit smoking, which can be a difficult process.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Smoking poses dangers to oral health

2/8/2012

There are many reasons for people to quit smoking.
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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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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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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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Researchers say people with a digestive condition shouldn't smoke

1/30/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers who may experience a chronic disease manage their illness without having to take multiple days off and hurt their productivity.
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A diet high in animal fat may complicate pregnancy

1/26/2012

In the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about diets high in animal fat, and how this eating pattern may be contributing to the obesity problem in the United States.
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Fried foods are not so bad - as long as they're fried in the right oil

1/25/2012

Nurse practicioners at on site clinics can offer workers suggestions on how to maintain a healthy weight.
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High expectations may create anxiety among workers

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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Exercise has multiple benefits for chronic anxiety patients

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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Low-income individuals have more trouble quitting smoking

1/20/2012

Individuals who have the opportunity to participate in an employee wellness program are very lucky, especially if they smoke and are interested in quitting.
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Researchers examine the effects of smoke on emphysema

1/19/2012

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can teach workers how to successfully quit smoking, something that can be extremely difficult.
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Offices may pose an environmental hazard

1/18/2012

Onsite clinics are a great way for workers to gain access to quality healthcare in a safe and convenient environment.
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Researchers find no association between school snacks and childhood obesity

1/17/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help teach workers how to maintain a balanced diet.
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Canadian residents demand more smoke-free venues

1/17/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can work with employees to develop an effective smoking cessation program to help them quit the habit.
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Study finds wellness programs inform people of disease risk

1/13/2012

There are many benefits to employee wellness programs and on site clinics.
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Not all carbs are bad for obese individuals

1/13/2012

Being overweight or obese can lead to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
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Researchers determine ways to promote vaccinations

1/11/2012

When flu season rolls around, doctors being to search for ways to encourage people to take the initiative to get a flu shot.
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Secondhand smoke results in large costs for one U.S. state

1/10/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help employees quit smoking, which may save their health and the money they were spending on cigarettes.
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Smokers tend to hide their habit from doctors

1/9/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can help employees quit smoking, but only if the workers are willing to admit they have the habit.
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Take medication early for successful smoking cessation

1/5/2012

Nurse practitioners at on site clinics can offer employees help as they are quitting smoking, which can be an extremely difficult process.
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Looking to animals for clues to obesity

12/23/2011

Obesity is becoming an epidemic in this country.
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Doctor discusses complications of obesity and pregnancy

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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Secondhand smoke may cause asthma complications

12/20/2011

Many smokers want to quit, but some may need extra motivation to give up the habit.
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Study shows beef can still be a part of a healthy diet

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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Onsite clinics may improve productivity and reduce company spending

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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Shift workers at risk of feeling socially excluded

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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A mother's weight has a large impact on the baby

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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Californians need better access to mental care

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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Working mothers multitask more, sometimes with negative results

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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Fighting obesity at onsite clinics

11/30/2011

For companies, implementing onsite clinics that offer medical care to staff in a comfortable and convenient environment could be one way to increase the health of their workers.
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CDC plans to examine economic impact of smoking ban

11/30/2011

Employee wellness programs work to encourage staff to give up unhealthy habits, such as smoking.
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Even without weight gain, sugar may be increasing a person's heart disease risk

11/30/2011

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help workers control health conditions they may have, such as diabetes or cancer, without having to constantly miss work for doctor's appointments.
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Study finds on site clinics reduce company costs

11/15/2011

Reducing healthcare costs is something that most employers have been trying to do for years, and it's no easy task.
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Depression and obesity affect healthcare costs separately

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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Addressing workplace violence through awareness and intervention

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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Researchers discover part of the brain that is the site of tobacco cravings

10/31/2011

Giving up cigarettes can be extremely difficult, considering the addictive nature of tobacco.
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Even with a low smoking rate, California kids are still at risk

10/28/2011

Quitting cigarettes not only affects the health of the former smoker, but that of his or her family as well.
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UK doctors reluctant to list smoking as a cause of death

10/27/2011

Even though it has become common knowledge that cigarette smoking may contribute to the development of a variety of diseases, such as cancer, many people are still reluctant to discuss this issue openly.
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UK doctor wants tabloids to publish the number of smoking-related deaths

10/26/2011

Conditions that have been linked to cigarette smoking kill millions of people each year.
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Study finds more research is needed on men and eating disorders

10/26/2011

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics are trained to educate employees on ways to improve their health.
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Potential dangers of drinking on an empty stomach

10/24/2011

People tend to blame their weight problems on a variety of different things.
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Obese women found to have an increased breast cancer risk

10/24/2011

While most people know that smoking has been connected to a higher risk of developing cancer, many individuals may not realize that being obese may also make a person more susceptible to the disease.
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Smoking affects the lungs similarly to cystic fibrosis

10/17/2011

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease that causes a buildup of mucus in the lungs of people who have it.
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Boston bans smoking in public housing

10/13/2011

As more potential dangers of smoking continue to be discovered, such as an increased risk of developing tuberculosis, physicians and policy makers have been trying to find ways to encourage people to quit.
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Smoking affects everyone, including the mentally ill

10/11/2011

One of the many benefits of employee wellness programs is that they can address the issues of workers who may get overlooked for a variety of reasons.
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Lack of estrogen may cause women to gain weight

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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More dangers of smoking while pregnant revealed

10/6/2011

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can educate employees on the dangers of living an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Thin people are more likely to have thin children

10/4/2011

Many obese individuals do not realize the impact that their size is having on their entire life.
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Shift workers have a higher risk of disease

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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Onsite clinics can help create healthier workers, lowering company costs

10/3/2011

As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are faced with the difficult challenge of trying to save money without sacrificing the health of their workers.
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Proper sleep may reduce diabetes risk in obese teens

10/2/2011

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can educate workers on healthy lifestyle management techniques that can lower an individual's risk of developing a number of diseases, such as cancer or diabetes.
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Women who work with hazardous materials may put unborn children at risk

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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Onsite clinics help cut costs of an entire city

9/27/2011

Healthcare costs have risen dramatically in the past decade, leaving many employers searching for ways to lower the amount of money they spend on worker health issues.
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Racial discrimination may cause more than just hurt feelings

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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Increased abdominal fat may lead to asthma

9/26/2011

Nurse practitioners at onsite clinics can help educate workers about the many dangers associated with an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Cigarette use may have a negative impact on memory

9/21/2011

There are many reasons to quit smoking, and the staff at onsite clinics can help educate workers on the most important ones.
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Stressed out parents may be more likely to abuse their children

9/21/2011

The staff at onsite clinics can help notice if a person is experiencing unhealthy levels of stress.
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Stress may aggravate cancer tumors

9/20/2011

One of the major benefits of onsite clinics is that they give employees access to quality healthcare right in their office.
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New tool helps cancer survivors return to work

9/13/2011

Onsite clinics that can offer basic medical services in the office can benefit the entire workforce, particularly survivors of chronic diseases like cancer.
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Anti-smoking ads are not enough to stop the habit

8/24/2011

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.6 million Americans smoke cigarettes.
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Increased dangers of smoking during pregnancy

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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Smoking may contribute to bladder cancer

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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Evidence links behavior to emotional health

8/17/2011

Employee wellness programs often focus on the health of the employee, encouraging workers to make healthy lifestyle changes such as losing weight or quitting smoking.
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Among children, stress may be contagious

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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Study finds that menthol cigarettes may be harder to give up

8/16/2011

Many people smoke even thought they are aware that it is bad for them.
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Potential benefits of the Affordable Care Act

8/12/2011

There has been so much debate over the legal issues surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - particularly its mandate requiring all Americans to purchase health insurance - that researchers claim the benefits of the act are being overlooked.
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Being obese may raise a person's chance of developing diabetes

8/9/2011

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes.
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Smoking statistics call for more wellness programs

8/8/2011

Over the past few years, there has been an increased effort in the U.S. to ban smoking in many public places. According to Forbes, these bans may not be enough to create a healthier America.
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Onsite clinics offer more options for employers and workers

8/5/2011

Healthcare costs are continuing to rise rapidly, with little sign of slowing anytime soon.
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As healthcare costs rise, more companies implement onsite clinics

8/4/2011

As expenses continue to rise, and employers are searching for more ways to save money without sacrificing the health of their employees, onsite clinics may be the answer for many companies that are overwhelmed by insurance rates.
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Physical as well as mental health of employees needs to be addressed

8/3/2011

Employee absenteeism due to sick leave costs employers billions of dollars each year.
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Physicians can detect skin cancer earlier than patients

8/1/2011

Onsite clinics can help busy workers identify health concerns that they might not have taken the time to get checked out.
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Workers who are offered resources are more engaged

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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