The Next Step for Wellness
As always, a new year brings new resolutions — to lose weight, get fit, stop smoking. Although plenty of employers offer programs intended to help their workers stick with those resolutions, recent evidence suggests those programs will have more impact if they’re delivered in a “more holistic” manner. “People are made up of so much more than their healthy behaviors and physical health,” says Lindsey Ellen Sears, executive director and principal investigator at Healthways, a...
Read MoreNew Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Focus on Individual Risk
New guidelines for colorectal cancer screening from the American College of Physicians (ACP) put the emphasis on individual risk. People at average risk of developing colorectal cancer should get screened starting at age 50, whereas people at high risk — those with inflammatory bowel disease or a personal or family history of the disease — should get screened starting at age 40 or earlier, according to the updated recommendations. The guidelines appear in the March 6 issue of the Annals of Internal...
Read MoreFive Health Reform Dates to Watch in 2012
Health reform had a big year in 2010, when it passed Congress and a slew of consumer-friendly provisions came online. And it’ll have another big year in 2014. That’s when the individual mandate kicks in, pre-existing conditions end and Medicaid expands to cover 16 million more Americans. But 2012 won’t be all quiet on the health-care front: The Obama administration is laying a policy foundation for 2014, while health reform opponents try to stop the law altogether. Here are five key dates to mark on your...
Read MoreTop 10 Ways to Improve Your Health in 2012
Every year, most of us make a New Year’s resolution or two. Many of those resolutions center around our health and changes we would like to make to feel better and live healthier lifestyles. Some things are obvious, like eating better and exercise but there are other important health changes you can make now that will get you on the right path in the New Year. Certified personal trainer Krista Mayo of Driven Fitness Training breaks down the Top 10 most important health changes you should make in 2012. Read the...
Read MoreBuilding a Healthier Community
It starts with making the right food choices and maybe parking further away from a grocery store or shopping center to create a habit of walking. Whatever is done to improve the wellness of residents in Southern Indiana could lead to more jobs and lower health costs in the long run. One thing is guaranteed, it will create a healthier community in which to live, work and play. Read the full article.
Read MoreIs Your Company Ready for Flu Season?
Annual flu season can have a significant impact on your company. Preparation is key, both for traditional flu season and the possibility of a pandemic situation. Develop an emergency action plan to protect your employees and minimize business interruption in the event of an outbreak – you may face mass absenteeism and other challenges or disruption. Review policies and procedures, such as employee communication, telecommuting, leave and travel policies. Educate employees about the flu, emphasizing prevention...
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