Promoting Workplace Health: Strategies for a Healthier Workforce
Discover how companies are promoting workplace health, including ProVention Health's HALT platform, and the challenges they face.
Discover how companies are promoting workplace health, including ProVention Health's HALT platform, and the challenges they face.
Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are some of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. This has been true since the early 1900s when there was an epidemiologic transition from infectious disease to noncommunicable diseases. This transition was partly due to improved nutrition, sanitation, and other public health successes and medical technology and innovation.
As we journey through life, our bodies undergo various transformations, and our weight is no exception. With age, we may experience unwanted weight gain or unexpected weight loss, making it crucial to adapt and maintain a constant, healthy weight.
As the global burden of cancer continues to rise, it has become increasingly urgent for healthcare systems worldwide to adapt and respond to this pressing public health challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the burden of cancer is substantial, with over 19 million new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020, and this number is projected to reach 28.4 million by 2040.
When it comes to tackling the daunting challenge of diabetes in our society, ProVention Health shines as a beacon of hope. With their commitment to preventing diabetes and promoting healthier lifestyles, ProVention Health has became a key player in public health education.
Workers with ‘hidden’ diseases or disorders often endure them silently, without the time, treatment, or resources they need. This lack of support hurts employee well-being — and the bottom line. Here’s how employers can help.
Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process that involves several stages. Sometimes it takes a while before changes become new habits. And you may face roadblocks along the way.
Women in the U.S. -- particularly younger women -- are finding it tough to make their own health a top priority. They are feeling overwhelmed and say mental health, time, money and work are barriers when caring for health overall
In the United States, a country known for freedom and bravery, many people strive for wealth, success, and a long life. However, the reality is different for many.
Chronic pain and depression are two interwoven conditions that significantly impact one's well-being. The intricate link between these two is often underestimated, with only a fraction of individuals truly grasping the profound effects they have on each other.