On August 22, 2019
By Robert Jones, chief financial officer at StayWell Research continues to show that workplace volunteerism provides both mental and physical well-being benefits, from reducing stress to boosting self-esteem. More than 50% of organizations participate in some form of volunteer program, but only 26% allow paid volunteer leave, according to SHRM’s 2019 Employee Benefits Survey.
On August 15, 2019
By: Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell We’re in the middle of the “dog days” of August, which typically bring very hot, sultry temperatures to many regions around the country. For those who work outside, unbearable temperatures not only make it challenging to get the job done but can also create a dangerous working environment.
On August 7, 2019
Guest post from the staff at the American Lung Association, a proud StayWell partner Given the popularity of e-cigarettes, researchers have been working hard to debunk the belief that they are less harmful than traditional cigarettes. One recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine is giving the concerns behind vaping some additional traction.
Healthy Lifestyle, Freedom From Smoking, Tobacco Cessation, American Lung Association
On August 6, 2019
By Karen LaVine, health coach at StayWell While many of us are crawling into bed at the end of the day, just as many doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and other late-shift workers are clocking in at work. About 15% of Americans who work full time do so outside of a typical 9-to-5 schedule.
On July 12, 2019
By Ryan Wakefield, screening coordinator
On June 10, 2019
By StayWell health coaching experts Approximately 40% of American adults are obese. Their struggles with weight can affect their job performance, with the costs of obesity reaching an estimated $73.1 billion for full-time employees in the United States.
On June 6, 2019
Guest post from the staff at the American Lung Association, a proud StayWell partner A new generation is at risk for irreversible lung damage due to the popularity of e-cigarettes, which have been around for more than a decade and show no signs of disappearing. Whether drawn to the fruity flavor cartridges or trying to cut down on regular cigarette smoking, many people believe e-cigarettes (or vaping) is harmless and simply not addictive.
Healthy Lifestyle, Freedom From Smoking, American Lung Association
On May 12, 2019
Guest post from the staff at the American Lung Association, a proud StayWell partner The American Lung Association (ALA) is uniting women and their loved ones across the country to stand together against lung cancer, the leading cancer killer of women in the U.S., this week during National Women’s Lung Health Week (also known as Turquoise Takeover).
Health Observances, Healthy Lifestyle, American Lung Association
On April 24, 2019
By Stefan Gingerich, senior research analyst
