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Tired of sitting all day? Walk it off, researchers suggest

March 2, 2016

Umeå, Sweden – Workers who sit all day and go home tired at night should try getting up for a brisk walk or two during the workday, suggests a new study by Swedish and Australian researchers.

Culture, communication key to effective workplace wellness programs: study

February 23, 2016

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Baltimore – Workplace health promotion programs are most effective in organizations that develop a consistent, all-inclusive culture of health and a clear communications strategy, according to a recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Work schedules are greatest barrier to employee health, survey suggests

February 3, 2016

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Rochester, MN – Work schedules may make it harder for people to live a healthy lifestyle, according to the results of a national survey from Mayo Clinic.

Resource details 5 best practices for workplace wellness programs

October 13, 2015

Los Angeles – A new resource offers guidance to employers about how to develop and maintain effective workplace wellness and health promotion programs.

Survey highlights barriers to wellness program participation

August 10, 2015

Boston – Some workers may not participate in workplace wellness programs because they are concerned about their privacy, and many may not even be aware of their employer’s program, according to a survey conducted by consulting firm Brodeur Partners.

Police exposed to health risks of excessive sitting: study

February 26, 2014

Iowa City, IA – Police work is mostly sedentary, with officers likely to be more active on their days off than while working, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.

Long-haul truckers more likely to be obese than other workers: study

January 22, 2014

Washington – Long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese – and more likely to have other risk factors for chronic disease – as the entire U.S. adult working population, according to recent NIOSH study.

Wellness program shows ROI on disease management but not lifestyle changes: study

January 8, 2014

Arlington, VA – Workplace wellness programs assisting with management of chronic disease may help lower health care costs, but program components encouraging the adoption of healthier lifestyles may not lead to cost savings, according to a study from RAND Corp., a nonprofit research institute.

Weighing down safety

Small workplace changes can make a big difference in combating worker obesity

April 1, 2013

Thomas J. Bukowski

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Obese and severely obese workers tend to have more frequent and costlier injuries than normal-weight workers, but part of the responsibility rests on U.S. workplaces. S+H explores simple, inexpensive workplace changes companies can make to encourage workers to maintain a healthier weight.

Getting well

April 1, 2012

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In an effort to combat rising health care costs, employers are increasingly turning to wellness programs to target the factors most commonly associated with costly workers' compensation and medical claims.