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Anti-smoking drug may kill two birds with one stone

2/16/2012

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

2/16/2012

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

2/16/2012

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

2/15/2012

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

2/15/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/10/2012

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

2/9/2012

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

2/9/2012

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

2/9/2012

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

2/8/2012

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

2/8/2012

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

2/8/2012

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

2/7/2012

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

2/7/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers quit smoking, hopefully before anyone on staff develops lung cancer or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), two conditions that have been associated with nicotine use.
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