Tag: Health Screenings

Health-conscious Employers are Opting for Onsite Wellness Services

Posted: September 18, 2019

On Monday, Derrick arrived at work knowing he would be able to take part in onsite wellness services; specifically, a biometric health screening being provided by an outside wellness provider. The company had been communicating this to employees, and they had time to prepare. Derrick had his BMI and body fat %, blood pressure, cholesterol, [...] Read Post

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10 Habits to Maintain Good Health

Posted: August 18, 2018

Committing to healthy behaviors is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself, as well as to those around you. By taking care of your health, you are able to serve as a role model to your family, friends and co-workers. Following is a handy list of 10 habits that will help [...] Read Post

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Diabetes in Children Increasing

Posted: May 12, 2016

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) reports that as many as three million Americans have Type 1 diabetes and an alarming number of them are children. Type 1 diabetes occurs when, as a result of genetic and environmental factors, the body’s immune system destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin is an important [...] Read Post

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How to Create a Healthier Workplace

Posted: August 4, 2015

How many hours per day does the average American work? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the answer is 8.8 hours. Spending over 40 hours per week at work can take a toll, both physically and mentally. Often, individuals sit or stand for multiple hours at a time, grabbing a quick bite of whatever [...] Read Post

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Can Smoking Impact Your Breast Cancer Risk?

Posted: October 20, 2014

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. In addition to gender, there are a number of risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer, such as aging, family history, alcohol use, obesity, exposure to high dose of radiation, as well as birth control pills and hormone drug use. Another [...] Read Post

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