Sustainable Wellness for a Vibrant Life
“To win, we have to lose.” This is the slogan of the HBO documentary, The Weight of the Nation, airing tonight May 14th and tomorrow night May 15th on HBO at 8 pm. Three years ago, HBO Documentary Films and the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences partnered in association with the [...]
In ConnectWell’s last blog, we identified strategies for helping people cope with injuries, the challenges that come with limited mobility, and the path for rehabilitation. In this post, we discuss the impact on employers and how employers can help employees work during their rehabilitation and get back to work at their previous capacity. The impact [...]
Whether an athlete or not, everyone dreads an injury. An injury can be painful, chronic or acute, and interrupt the normal flow of life. Basic things like emptying the dishwasher, preparing food, and taking the garbage out become hurdles. Actually getting back to your sport of choice or accomplishing the recommended amounts of weekly physical [...]
ConnectWell’s Andrea Bloom and Dana Wenter recently took part in the 4th Annual Wellness Rewards Congress in Las Vegas. In addition to leading a workshop on engaging employees and their families in wellness practices outside of work, Andrea and Dana participated in the conference’s rich dialogue on issues and trends in corporate wellness and recount [...]
Whether you have an established wellness program or you are just thinking about starting one, remember the importance of supporting a good night’s rest for your employees. A full 48 percent of Americans report insomnia occasionally, while 22 percent experience insomnia every or almost every night. According to Andrea Bloom, ConnectWell CEO, “Good sleep is [...]
I am thrilled to announce that Susan Helmrich, accomplished epidemiologist and wellness coach, has joined ConnectWell as Director, Wellness Coaching and Application. In her new role, Susan will build wellness coaching into each of ConnectWell’s Vibrant Life Programs: Eating for a Vibrant Life, Activity for a Vibrant Life, and Balance & Stress Management for a [...]
Dr. Matt DeVane’s dad had his first heart attack at 35, his second at 45, his third and eventual death at 55. For DeVane, heart disease is personal. “I wanted to change that,” says DeVane, of his experience. By all accounts, he is doing just that. As a cardiologist, DeVane has become an expert in [...]
What? Regulate sugar? In the latest issue of the journal Nature, Dr. Robert Lustig, ConnectWell advisor and pediatric endocrinologist at the University of California, San Francisco, brands sugar a “toxin”—deadly enough in high doses that it should be regulated just like alcohol. The claim has some people arguing that government shouldn’t control what people eat. [...]
Part three in a three part series celebrating Healthy Weight Week. Now that you understand the importance of keeping your insulin level down and which foods make your insulin levels spike out of control, I’ll share a few additional tips for helping you reach or maintain a healthy weight. Remember to include proteins and fats. Protein foods help [...]
Part two in a three part series celebrating Healthy Weight Week. In part one, I explained that the key to a healthy weight is controlling your insulin levels. The way to control your insulin level is by focusing on two vital aspects of your lifestyle: exercise and sugar intake. Let’s first talk about exercise. Exercise [...]
Wellness – what does it mean? What do you think of when you hear the word, “wellness?” A … [Read More...]
