What Is The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Health?
June 21, 2012
Tag: corporate health
Save Your Business $250 Million
June 17, 2012
“Between 1995 and 2010, the percentage of Johnson & Johnson employees who smoke declined by more than two-thirds, and the number with high blood pressure or who are physically inactive declined by more than half. In the late 1970s, Johnson & Johnson chairman James Burke established 2 health-related goals: encourage employees to become the healthiest … More Save Your Business $250 Million
Investing in Health Promotion: Worth Every Penny
April 22, 2012
Health promotion is vitally important in educating, motivating and supporting healthy choices. These healthy choices improve our quality of life and decrease the risk factors for over 25 chronic diseases. They prolong our life and make us better able to care for our loved ones. But how does health promotion work and who’s responsibility is … More Investing in Health Promotion: Worth Every Penny
Effects of Sitting Too Much
April 10, 2012
We all know we are supposed to be physically active on a regular basis. In fact, we should be moving at a moderate to vigorous rate for a minimum of 150 minutes per week. That adds up to 30 minutes five times a week or 20 minutes of physical activity every day. Luckily we can … More Effects of Sitting Too Much
Healthy Christmas Treats for the Office
December 7, 2011
Passing up those treats going around the office and in the board room can be especially difficult during the holidays. I don’t know about your office but the last meeting I was able to attend everyone was enjoying a number of treats. I was participating via teleconference and I heard plenty of rustling in the … More Healthy Christmas Treats for the Office
Making a Business Case for Workplace Health Programs
November 21, 2011
Do you need support to convince your employer that your office needs a corporate health program? You know that your workplace is an extremely important environment to your overall health because you spend more than two-thirds of your day on the job. Convincing your employer won’t be that difficult if you have a look at … More Making a Business Case for Workplace Health Programs
Workplace Stress: Cause of more health complaints than any other
November 14, 2011
Problems at work are more strongely associated with health complaints than any other life stressor-more so than financial problems or family problems.” Source: St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurane Co. National Institue for Occupational Safey and Health (NIOSH) realizes this and has terrific sources to address work stress for employers. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention … More Workplace Stress: Cause of more health complaints than any other
Benefits Canada: Improve Your ROI With a Wellness Diagnostic
November 1, 2011
According to The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada, there is typically a $4 to $5 saving for every one dollar invested in health promotion. Now, if you are reading this you likely already understand the importance of investing in the health of your employees to enhance the health of your business. But, you also, likely need … More Benefits Canada: Improve Your ROI With a Wellness Diagnostic
How Healthy Are Your Employees?
July 19, 2011
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for every 100 employees in this country: 27 have cardiovascular disease 24 have high blood pressure 50 or more have high cholesterol 26 are overweight by 20 percent or more 10 are heavy drinkers 59 do not get adequate exercise 44 suffer from stress To … More How Healthy Are Your Employees?
Free Corporate Wellness Assessment
June 21, 2011
VivaCore has a special promotion for June and July in support of Stroke Month. Millions of people die each year from strokes yet most are preventable with the right lifestyle changes. Your workplace can help. Contact us today for a free Corporate Wellness Assessment. We will provide a detailed report with specific recommendations that will … More Free Corporate Wellness Assessment
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