Researchers conducted a study to see if there is a link between working in a traditional office environment and an increased risk of heart failure. Following 82,000 men, ages 45 to 69, over 10 years led to the conclusion that men who don’t exercise regularly and whose jobs require them to sit for five or more hours per day are twice as likely to develop heart failure than their more active counterparts. …Read More
Employee wellness plans have become a popular solution to keep workers working while reducing health care costs for employers. Although some may be skeptical at first, a workplace wellness program can be a win-win situation for both parties. …Read More
To follow up with Wednesday’s post about company health programs, we found an infographic from The Wellness Project NYC to put things into a more visual perspective. …Read More
You may have trouble finding the motivation to eat right, exercise and move throughout your day. But now employers are stepping in to change the way employees think about health. Large companies are starting to expand and implement health and wellness programs for their employees. …Read More
Working at an office can be more dangerous than you might think. We’ve learned that sitting all day has tremendous effects on your health and well-being, but there are other problems associated with your desk job that can creep up on you unexpectedly. …Read More
We always talk about the negative health effects of sitting. The facts are pretty dismal,
The internet has picked up a study recently with flashy headlines saying that standing desks
