Articles By: John Bates

12 Oct, 2007

What is Cardiovascular Health? »
We all remember our days in gym class of running laps and climbing ropes. We treasured playing dodge ball and running under a giant parachute. Aside from delighting our childlike desire to play, these activities were designed to accomplish an important purpose. Gym class and sports practices were developed to get our hearts pumping and to improve our cardiovascular endurance. -- [ Fitness Tips » Aerobics and Cardio ]

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23 Mar, 2007

Workplace Wellness Health Screenings »
When it comes down to it, there are many benefits that go along with workplace wellness health screenings. Even though not every company is setting these screenings up, the number of those that are is surely on the way up. This is good to know because workplace wellness health screenings can be quite important to say the least. Not only does it look good for an employer to offer workplace wellness health screenings, but employees also love them because they do not have to leave their office to take part in testing. -- [ Business » Business Management ]

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23 Mar, 2007

Bona Fide Wellness Programs »
Although bona fide wellness programs are gaining steam, there are still a number of people who have no idea what they entail. Furthermore, when it comes to the requirements of a bona fide wellness program they are even more lost. Luckily, there are plenty of details that outline the requirements of one of these programs. It may take you a while to become familiar with the requirements of bona fide wellness programs, but in the end you will be glad that you took the time -- [ Business » Business Management ]

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23 Mar, 2007

Wellness Programs in the Workplace »
Have you ever heard of wellness programs in the workplace? If so, there is a good chance that your employer feels strongly about the benefits of this type of program. However, wellness programs in the workplace are not common among every company in every industry. In fact, there are many companies that are behind the times when it comes to employee wellness. -- [ Health Tips » Health Insurance ]

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23 Mar, 2007

Planning a Health Fair »
When it comes to planning a health fair, there are quite a few details that you will need to keep in mind. While it may seen impossible at the onset to plan with success, in the long run you will actually see how easy this can be if you stay one step ahead of the game. The key to planning a corporate health fair is to know what you need to do, and then to have a plan to carry out these details. -- [ Employment » Work Place Safety ]

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02 Mar, 2007

Worksite Wellness: Why Employers Should Care About Employee Health and Wellness »
Healthcare costs pose a serious threat to the competitiveness and long-term viability of U.S. businesses which, in turn, affects us all. The worksite is the logical place to promote health and wellness since most American adults spend more waking hours at work than any other place. By creating a worksite that supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle we greatly improve the likelihood that that people will change their behavior. -- [ Business » Business Management ]

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15 Feb, 2007

Potential Downside to Insurance Company Sponsored Wellness Programs »
Employers struggling with the ever-increasing costs for healthcare are wisely turning to worksite wellness programs in search of a solution. For convenience, many employers are looking to their health insurance carrier to provide the appropriate wellness program. However, the convenience of a health insurance provided program may not outweigh the risks. That decision could come back to haunt them. -- [ Health Tips » Health Insurance ]

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