In the spirit of New Year Resolutions, I have set the bar high for 2012. It was a fascinating year, as we shed light on the challenges and trends in Employee Benefits, examined the evolution of ...

In the past not everyone took Corporate Wellness seriously. While for many of us, this is not just a passion, but a way of life and a commitment in the workplace, others have not felt the same way.

Unfortunately, more than 90 percent of people with genetic mutations like BRCA1 aren't aware of their elevated risk. What's more, many don't meet criteria to receive genetic testing through the ...

The truth of the reality is that we need to think small, at first. We need to get individuals to want to change, and it doesn't need to be a big step. Even a little step, can be like a ripple in a ...

When we talk about time management, the truth of the matter is that we all have the same number of hours in the day. Yet, some of us finish mountains of work and projects while others complain they ...

In 30 states, child obesity is at or above 30%. We are at a crisis point, but no one is talking about it or addressing it. Everyone knows that obesity relates to chronic disease and has a direct ...

Make your wellness initiative a true success ‍ One of the best ways to ensure the sustainability of your program is to simplify the process your employees must follow to access well-being resources.

Your diet impacts energy levels, concentration, cognitive capacities, emotions, and productivity. ‍ ‍ Your brain depends on your food, and your life depends on your brain. Your emotions, your capacity ...

Last week I attended to attend a healthcare reform seminar. During the seminar in the morning breakfast was served to everyone. I had a chance to sit next to the owner of a nursery business (for trees ...

Gamification, the application of game-playing elements such as point scoring and friendly competition, isn't new. However, it's ability to entertain and engage users are becoming better known and ...

What the Survival of Healthcare Reform Means Going Forward Things have gotten crazy in our office ever since last Thursday when the Supreme Court upheld the healthcare reform law (PPACA). There's ...

Stretch breaks: Initiate daily stretch breaks. Turn on some music, get up from your desk, invite your colleagues and direct reports to join you, and move for 2-5 minutes. Your body and your brain will ...