Take a Rest From Your Labors
Many people cut back on sleep hours, believing that losing an hour or two of sleep won’t make much difference. But, sleep is important for our minds and bodies to work properly. It affects our ability...
View ArticleImplementing a Wellness Program That Works
Many Americans overindulge in high-calorie foods, avoid fitness activities and take minimal time to step away from the stressors in their lives. Employees in poor health cost businesses more than...
View ArticleDon’t Let Chronic Stress Ruin Your Life
Stress can be a positive experience to help us get through tough situations, deadlines at school or work, health problems, or challenging situations with family or friends. Unfortunately, stress can...
View ArticleEmployers Battle the Impact of Employee Obesity
Obesity is considered a top factor in lost productivity at American businesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of American adults and one-sixth of...
View ArticleEncourage Kids to Get Out and Be Active
During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, parents are encouraged to have kids turn off their screen devices and get engaged in physical activities at least five times weekly.
View ArticleDo Your Friends Affect Your Waistline?
A study of high school students, conducted by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, discovered that teens were more likely to gain weight if they spent time with others who were...
View ArticleAmericans Adjust Ideal Weight as Pounds Increase
In 1990, Gallup started tracking the weight of Americans (as self-reported by individuals) and over the past 12 years, the weight of the average adult steadily has inched upwards.
View ArticlePreventing Diabetes: Millions of Americans At Risk
An estimated 79 million Americans are in danger of developing diabetes, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
View ArticleToday’s Gym Classes Focus on Fitness, Not Just Physical Activity
For many people, memories of physical education, or gym class, center around calisthenics – jumping jacks, squats, sit-ups and push-ups – running laps, games and physical fitness tests. However,...
View ArticleHeavy Teens at Higher Risk for Heart Disease as Adults
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston discovered the link between obesity and heart disease, which may lead to health problems throughout life.
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