Workplace Wellness Programs Reduce Healthcare Costs

Implementing a health program within the workplace has great benefits to both employees and employers.
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Implementing a health program within the workplace has great benefits to both employees and employers.
Is it okay for your infant or toddler to be exposed to digital media? Here’s a report about the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to integrate screen time in a healthy way for families.
While pepper-eating contests are part of the fun of a pepper fest, they can do more than just give you a really bad case of heartburn. Here’s how one man nearly died after eating a pepper with a score of more than 1,000,000 units on the Scoville scale.
For the 5 to 10 percent of women of childbearing age who suffer with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), news that a natural supplement can address the hormone imbalance characteristic of the condition could be great news. That supplement is resveratrol, which is found in grapes, raspberries, and red wine.
Here’s the latest on a new noninvasive procedure that doctors say can blast stubborn belly fat away and reshape your body.
If you are studying for an exam or an important presentation, you may want to build in some exercise time as it has been shown to improve memory retention.
Fighting diabetes is about lowering your blood sugar levels through diet and exercise. But do you know what time of day is the best time for diabetics to exercise to get the most diabetes-related health benefit?
Experts estimated that there will be nearly 600 million cases of Type 2 Diabetes worldwide in the year 2035. Start now taking steps to reduce your risk (pun intended).
If you are dealing with addiction, then you may want to consider these natural and holistic methods.
Tai Chi is a low-impact mind-body exercise with many health benefits, including the relief of chronic neck pain and improved quality of life.
Children with autism spectrum disorder treated with prescription folinic acid showed improvements in communication skills that study authors say were significant in a new study.
Water is one of the most highly promoted health kicks out there. And because of it, sales of bottled water may soon outsell sugary soft drinks. Here’s what NBC’s Today show had to say about what the real difference is between tap water and bottled water.
Are you concerned about using eggs in your diet and wondering about the risks?
What do you need to create the perfect gym, so you can exercise at home?
According to the National Institutes of Health, it's a common belief that Americans gain an average of 5 pounds between the end of November and the start of January. Don't fret, here are some ways you can prevent gaining weight this winter!
When most people think of flowers on the table, they envision them in a vase and not on their plate, and if they are part of the meal, it’s only for decoration. Yet there are numerous edible flowers and some great reasons for making them a part of your diet.
Looking for an easy way to curb your hunger before mealtime so that you will not overeat? Here are two tricks recommended by NBC’s Today show nutritionist Joy Bauer.
In mice and roundworm adding a coenzyme can extend life and postpone the onset of aging processes and this is anticipated to also be true in people.
Did you buy a fitness tracker because it has a heart rate monitor? A new study says that fitness trackers are not so accurate after all, and reveals the truly best way to measure your heart while exercising.
Do you follow one of the more-popular diets that offer their own brand of dieting foods? If so, then you will want to know about a recent recall of a popular protein bar that may pose a possible health risk.
Gabriel Neal, MD, family medicine doctor and clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Medicine has some valuable information about what your bowel movement can reveal about your overall health.
You may be familiar with curcumin as an effective natural remedy for digestive problems and inflammation, but there’s growing evidence that this active ingredient in the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) can do much more. Several recent studies, including one appearing in the Journal of Affective Disorders, report that curcumin tackles depression.
Do you suffer from pain and your doctor doesn’t seem to be of any help? Here’s a video about some causes of unexplainable pain and three common myths that could be interfering with your finding any relief.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can have devastating health consequences if not treated, including increasing your chances of developing dementia.
New research suggests the cause of Crohn's disease could be gut bacteria that lingers after a bout of food poisoning has occurred.
Do you know what temperature your fridge should be maintained to keep food safe? How about your freezer? And, what if there’s a power outage? Find out with these food safety tips for keeping your food cool during a blackout.
It has been suggested by clinical trials that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels.
Are you noticing your hair thinning? You may be able to reverse your hair loss with these natural, healthy remedies that also holistically nurture your body.
Exercise not only will burn off excess calorie storage, but may also help release chemicals within the body that keeps fat from forming!
If you want to get healthy but hate complicated procedures, medications or tests, then these tips can help.