A 12-week weight-loss podcast based on goal setting, behaviour change and self-efficacy helped participants to lose weight.
So what?
Podcasts may be an effective accompaniment for online weight-loss programmes, helping employees work towards their ideal weight, cutting sick leave and boosting productivity.
Source: Pounds Off Digitally Study a Randomized Podcasting Weight-Loss Intervention. Turner-McGrievy GM et al. Am J Prev Med 2009; 37(4):263-269.
More work means less sleep
Employees who either work long hours, commute for a long time or work shifts tend to sleep for fewer hours per night.
So what?
Sleep problems affect a frightening percentage of employees and investing in online programmes to improve sleep can produce a healthier and more productive workforce.
Source: Time Use Survey. Lack of sleep, work and the long hours culture: evidence from the UK. Chatzitheochari S and Arber S. Work Employment Society 2009; 23; 30.
Heart wellness programme cuts costs
So what?
This study adds to growing evidence that worksite interventions can lead to significant cost savings and improvements in employee health.
Source: Impact of worksite wellness intervention on cardiac risk factors and one-year health care costs. Milani RV, Lavie CJ. Am J Cardiol 2009; 104 (10): 1389-1392.
Don’t forget …
Innergy partner, vielife can deliver a total global health & well-being solution to your organisation including:
- A global and flexible Health Risk Assessment – providing a baseline to monitor improvements
- Management reporting – a quantifiable link between health data and your bottom line
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a valuable support network for your employees
- Achievable and sustainable health promotion programmes including:
- Weight management
- Depression management
- Smoking cessation
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