What is telemedicine? Let’s cut right to the chase: telemedicine—not to be confused with “telehealth”—refers to healthcare that is provided through telecommunication infrastructure. Until fairly recently, telemedicine primarily served patients who lived geographically far from healthcare providers. Now, telemedicine companies have grown exponentially, serving a variety of patient needs. One area in which telemedicine has…
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Although health awareness is becoming more prevalent, many Americans still have a ways to go to improve their own health. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS,) fewer than five percent of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity per day. Most adults miss the mark when it comes to…
America’s workplaces are working toward improved health. Recent reports reveal that 89% of human resources managers believe their companies support employee health and wellness goals. Two-thirds of this study population agreed that, in the past five years, their company expanded health and wellness options in the workplace. Across the nation, industry leaders are offering employees…
According to a workplace wellness program study, 92% of 121 participants reported that they would participate in a similar program if offered again; 82% showed appreciation for fitness programming; 90% said they’d like a worksite pedometer-based walking and physical activity tracking program. This study is just one example of how wellness tracking software helps both…
Are desk jobs really that bad for your health? How much sitting is too much? According to recent health statistics regarding desk jobs, close to 86% of American employees have jobs that require long periods of sitting. There are several health issues to consider when it comes to desk jobs. Sitting affects your posture, mental…
Studies show that offering corporate wellness services in the workplace pays off. Not only do companies save money on yearly healthcare costs and reduce absenteeism, but workplace wellness programs can also increase productivity and improve morale. Workplace wellness program studies further demonstrate that the success of a program can be enhanced by the right kind…
Corporate wellness programs in the United States make up an estimated $8 billion industry. This number is projected to rise another 7.8% by 2021. Why the exponential growth? Consider this: only one in three adults in the U.S. engage in the recommended amount of physical activity they should each week. Plus, most Americans exceed the…
Did you know cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 37.8 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. While smoking has declined on a national level, an estimated 10.8 million Americans use e-cigarettes. Tobacco, sadly, still poses…
Since 2000, Americans went from spending approximately 9 to 23.6 hours of their time online weekly! Clearly, because technology is a priority for many, online offerings and pathways of communication are essential. A corporate wellness program is no exception. At Wellworks For You, we designed a health portal specifically to accommodate online users. Through the…
Corporate wellness programs are now offered by many major companies across a wide variety of industries. These programs can lower healthcare costs by providing wellness tools, educational resources, and online health portals. In addition to these options, many wellness programs have helped companies by matching their employees with a health coach. Wellness programs that utilize…
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