New research out of the UK found that brain function in males who smoke declines much sooner than brain function in males who don’t smoke. In fact, the cognitive decline of a male smoker is usually on par with the cognitive decline of a non-smoker that is 10 years older. The study found dementia-like...
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‘Tis the season for coughing, sneezing, mucus and all the other bi-products of getting a cold or flu. Yuck!
The best medicine for a cold or flu is prevention – and there are a number of ways you can help reduce the chance that you’re afflicted.
1. Wash Your Hands with Soap and Water – Infection is...
A new British study highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The study found people who work long hours (minimum 11 hours per day) are more than twice as likely to become depressed as their colleagues who work 7 or 8 hours per day. The correlation between long hours and increased...
There’s a constant buzz around corporate wellness programs, but with good reason. When employees are healthier, they’re happier, and that is a direct benefit for the employer.
Healthy employees make fewer extended health claims, have fewer absences and are more productive – it really is a win/win for...
Let’s face it – it’s sometimes difficult to find reliable exercise partners; those who regularly show up and help motivate you to be active. Good news: if your running partner, John, has a doctor’s appointment and your other running partner, Jane, needs to pick the kids up from school, you don’t...
Researchers in Toronto now believe that women who carry genetic mutations that put them at a higher risk of breast cancer may also face a higher risk of heart failure.
This news comes after tests on mice showed those with a specific mutated gene (linked to breast cancer) were more likely to die as a result...
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that women who were mildly dehydrated experienced headaches, loss of focus, fatigue and poor moods, as compared to women who were optimally hydrated.
The women in the study only experienced mild dehydration (approximately 1% lower than optimal) but...
According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, health advocates are demanding that the government take action on a national plan to
reduce excessive sodium consumption.
At present, the average Canadian consumes more than double the recommended daily intake of salt – a fact that puts thousands of...
In Part 2 of this series I talked about the second step of Making a Wellness Program a Reality in your organization. Step 2 was Implementation, this final article is on Step 3: Evaluate & Measure Return on Investment.
Step 3 – Evaluate & Measure Return on Investment
This is the most elusive...
In Part 1 of this series I talked about the first step of Making a Wellness Program a Reality in your organization. Step 1 was Evaluate, this article is on Step 2: Implementation.
Step 2 – Implementation
This is the fun part, since your careful analysis can transition towards implementing the right...
