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Compassion is key for smokers

2/22/2012

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

2/22/2012

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

2/22/2012

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

2/22/2012

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

2/21/2012

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

2/21/2012

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

2/21/2012

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

2/21/2012

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

2/16/2012

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

2/16/2012

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

2/16/2012

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

2/15/2012

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

2/15/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/14/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/13/2012

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

2/10/2012

When people become obese, they increase their chances of developing a variety of conditions.
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