Wellness

Majority of patients say cost is the biggest problem facing U.S. health care.

The contrasting factors of those keeping active longer and those who might not have been active enough are leading to a surge of knee replacement surgeries, and it’s getting expensive.

Using interactive applications to help plan participants.

Employers are rapidly expanding wellness programs, and specifically tobacco cessation, as a strategy to combat increasing health care costs.

There are two ways employers can ensure participation in worksite wellness programs.

Contributing Editor Andrew Sykes outlines how office space is shrinking and what can be done to encourage healthier work spaces.

Manufacturers expect to produce nearly 150 million doses of flu vaccine this season, and a new report from Walgreens says the doctor’s office is the pricey place to get them.

Proponents say telehealth services don’t just reduce absenteeism and help curb expensive treatment patterns, they can actually change those costly behaviors.

Open enrollment is a stressful time for Americans: Choosing benefits ranks as employees’ second most difficult decision, following retirement saving, according to a new survey from Aetna.

As American obesity continues to grow, more and more will qualify for weight-loss surgery, which can be effective, but might not save the health care system much money in the long run.

While nowhere near the risk of smoking or lack of exercise, high-stress, low-freedom jobs make people 23% more likely to have a heart attack.

Employees at AMSEC use Weight Watchers at Work program to lose weight

Obesity reaches record levels in every corner of the nation and affects the bottom line of virtually every organization.

The Kellogg Foundation’s Dr. Gail Christopher urges benefits professionals to help employees take advantage of their most valuable and present resource – their physical selves.

Workers as young as their twenties are getting – and using – long-term benefits, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Workers as young as their twenties are getting – and using – long-term benefits, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Health assistance provider CareCounsel has been purchased by Stanford Hospital & Clinics, which says leadership and core directive will not be changing.

Only 7% of private company CFOs say they share financial updates with their full staff, even though doing so can reduce misinformation and increase team mentality, new research indicates.

Three steps advisers can take to wellness programs to the next level by increasing participation.

National Business Group on Health survey shows employees like incentives but don’t want to pay more for not meeting health goals.