In our increasingly tech-driven world of remote workplaces and virtual teams, it’s easy for your workforce to feel isolated and disconnected from each other. The most effective employee wellness programs focus on forging and maintaining a cultural connection. As an HR leader looking to address...
The evidence is building that taking brief activity breaks during the day helps children learn and be more attentive in class, and a growing number of programs designed to promote movement are being adopted in schools. A 2013 report from the Institute of Medicine demonstrated that...
Your folks may think that a Netflix and chill lifestyle may be killing you slowly. We have binge watching, Hygge nesting, nap queens on Instagram. But the reality is that Millennials work out more than their Gen X and Boomer predecessors - 76% weekly compared...
Physical activity trends have certainly changed over the past 50 years. From calisthenics to jogging to aerobics, follow us on a journey to health. Sources: Ideafit, NY Times ...
Technology is poised to take a central role in employee wellness this year. With the ability to personalize the wellness experience, and create trackable, game-like - apps are high on the implementation wish list of HR managers. Complement and amplify your tech-driven wellness program with...
Daily physical activity in childhood and adolescence promotes health and well-being for life and prevents a number of bad health conditions. Only 22% of kids 5-17 get the minimum, recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day. What does this mean for kids? Staying Fit Can: Lower...
Technology can help you easily integrate fitness into your hectic lifestyle. But to really make a change and move toward holistic wellness, consider a two-fold approach: movement and meals. Movement: This year, over 76% of Americans are interested in increasing their fitness through moving more. This doesn’t...
The right mix of technology and apps can help seniors in myriad ways, allowing you to: keep your minds active and engaged, get connected, be on top of news and events, pay bills, set reminders, and stay entertained. Here are our top recommendations for folks...