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Sitting Your Life Away
A few hours of sitting can be more dangerous to your health than previously thought. Multiple studies, including those published by The British Journal of Sports Medicine and the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Journal (described on Natural Health Care), reiterate how detrimental a sedentary lifestyle can be. After just four hours of sitting, genes that regulate the amount of glucose and fat in the body start to... -
Creating a Culture of Health for Employees
Health costs have become a vital part of today’s business expenses especially in the States. In a WebMd Health Services webinar, healthcare costs were reported to be worth 17% of U.S. GDP and about $25,000 per employee. Apparently 88% of these costs are attributed to personal lifestyle so it’s important for management to create a culture of health for their employees. Successful strategies have included benefits (such as cash...
