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Worked-based wellness programs reduce weight
A new study shows that workplace wellness programs can be effective in helping people lose weight by providing healthier food choices and increasing opportunities for physical activity, particularly if these efforts are designed with the input and active participation of employees. The two-year project — the results of which appear in the American Journal of […]
Cardiac patients underserved globally due to lack of rehab programs, says researcher
Rehabilitation programs must become an integral part of cardiac care to significantly reduce the burden of living with heart disease, one of the most common chronic diseases and causes of death globally, according to York University Professor Sherry Grace. “Cardiac rehabilitation is a cost-effective program offering heart patients exercise, education and risk reduction,” says Grace, […]
Non-diet approach to weight management more effective in worksite wellness programs
Problematic eating behaviors and dissatisfaction with one’s body are familiar struggles among women. To combat those behaviors, which have led to higher healthcare premiums and medical trends, employers have offered worksite wellness programs to employees and their families. However, the vast majority of wellness programs limit their approach to promoting diets, which may result in […]
Supermarket access key ingredient in obesity programs
Living close to a supermarket appears to be a key factor in the success of interventions to help obese children eat better and improve their weight, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 3, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Urban neighborhoods and rural towns without […]
Community Programs May Help Dads Lose Weight
By Shereen Jegtvig NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who participated in a community fitness program for obese fathers lost weight and increased their activity levels in a new study from Australia. The researchers’ main goal was to test the ‘Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids’ program in a real-world setting to see if it helped reduce […]
Get Fit In 2014: Bu Programs Help Students Meet Exercise Goals For The New Year
With the start of the New Year, resolutions to become a better person and make mental and physical self-improvements are in the air. However, maintaining these resolutions prove to be more difficult than creating them. According to the University of Scrantons study of resolution statistics, only 46 percent of resolutions were maintained after the six-month […]
New Bodybuilding.com Study Finds People Who Successfully Complete Fitness Programs Say They Live Happier Lives, Have …
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As the New Year approaches, Americans who make resolutions to get fit can reap extra emotional and lifestyle benefits in addition to improving their health and appearance. According to a recent study conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Bodybuilding.com[1] one of the worlds largest fitness resources people say that successfully […]
The Benefits Of Green Tea And Weight Loss Programs
If you thought the only benefit to drinking green tea was its taste, think again. It has been shown highly effective for weight loss, and fighting cancer, heart disease in a variety of other medical conditions. In fact, studies indicate that the connection between green tea and weight loss are significant. This is because individuals […]
Programs Which Provide The Best Cardio For Weight Loss
When you are attempting to lose weight, there is no more important factor than how many calories you burn. After all, weight loss is simple science
Do Christian Weight Loss Programs Really Work?
Being overweight often comes from a poor relationship with food. When we use food for comforting us in times of sorrow or we chew on it while watching movies or focusing on other things, we could easily cross the line between eating to support living and living to support eating. The Sin of Gluttony and […]