Wellness Benefits
The goal of our wellness program is to deal proactively with issues like stress, high blood pressure cardiovascular disease and obesity through screening and education. Primary prevention of illness and disease is much less costly than treatment. In many instances, education and awareness go a long way toward changing behaviors. Many of the diseases that lead to high absenteeism and inability to perform at optimum levels are related to lifestyle choices. They are learned behaviors that can be unlearned. If you think this should be the responsibility of the employee, not the employer, you wouldn't necessarily be wrong. However, when that obese, inactive, smoking, 50+ manager has a major heart attack and is out of work for several months, it is really going to affect you.
"Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States - SIPP MMWR Morb Mortal Weekly Rep. 2001;50:120-125"
Our benefit's specialist can show how incorporating screening, nutrition and exercise will directly correlate to cost savings. This can be seen in decreased use of health care benefits, decreased rates of absenteeism and reduced employee turnover. The more you learn about our screening and wellness programs the more you will see the amazing benefits associated with them.
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Melt Away Fat
Losing just 10 pounds Losing just 10 pounds can reduce your risk for Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancer, Sleep Apnea, Dementia and more. More than two thirds of adults in the US are overweight or obese 1 in Read more…
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LAUGH. LOVE. LIVE.
LAUGH When it comes to your heart, it is safe to say that laughter IS the best medicine. With 5 quarts of blood pumping through the human body every minute, it is important to maintain a healthy blood flow. Whether Read more…
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Heart Disease Simplified
ARE YOU AT RISK? Without the medical gerund, heart disease is an umbrella term for any disorder that affects the heart directly. According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, Read more…
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Ten Tips for Preventing the Flu
Top 10 tips on how to prevent the Flu this season and build your immune system! If you can keep your body in tip-top shape, your immune system can help support your body’s ability to help, and get over the Read more…
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HEART ATTACK SIGNS
According to Google.com, “Heart Attack Signs,” is one of the most commonly searched terms to date. Men and women, unfamiliar with the symptoms, may be hesitant to call 911 without knowing if they are actually having a heart attack. Don’t Read more…
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Know Your Numbers
Total Cholesterol: Less than 200 mg/dL LDL “Bad Cholesterol” Low risk for Heart disease: >160 mg/dl High risk for Heart disease: >100 mg/dl HDL “Good Cholesterol” Women: 50 mg/dL or higher Men: 40 mg/dL or higher Triglycerides: Less than 150 Read more…
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Natural Solutions for Inflammation and Weight Gain
Chronic inflammation has a damaging effect on arteries, which can lead to high cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes. Microorganisms cause inflammation within blood vessels. The inside of the arteries come under attack. Immune cells are dispatched to fight the inflammation, Read more…