Participants in comprehensive workplace wellness programs achieve a significant reduction in health risks in as little as 18 months, according to a new study conducted by the Principal Financial Group, with the greatest impact among participants who also received personalized health coaching.
Almost all wellness program participants showed some improvement in health risk status, but for individuals participating in one-on-one health coaching, more than one in three (34%) moved from a high-risk status to a lower risk category. This shift significantly decreases their likelihood of developing diabetes, heart attack or stroke. The percentage of participants considered low-risk increased by more than 11%.
