An improved life through better health
In addition to its effect on overall quality of life, the negative health effects of obesity start with the stress that excessive pounds put on muscles, bones and joints. Obesity also has been linked to an increased risk for numerous diseases and medical issues, including diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, as well as depression,... Continue Reading →
Fruit Street Health, a startup delivering the CDC’s diabetes prevention program through group telehealth classes, raised $17 million in funding from its physician investors. https://medcitynews.com/2020/03/funded-by-physicians-fruit-street-health-raises-17m
Germany’s recent Digital Care Act is set to bring new opportunities for the biggest healthcare market in Europe to accelerate efforts to digitise and innovate. https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/europe/germany-steps-race-catch-innovation-digital-health
If the PwC study confirms anything, it's that well-being impacts organizational outcomes such as employee retention and overall team effectiveness. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/03/06/three-keys-to-creating-an-impactful-well-being-program/
“Millennials and Generation Z are growing up in a world where healthy living is at the forefront of their minds,” says Alex Nicholl, managing director and trainer at BXR. “They no longer want to be spending their evenings drinking and weekends nursing a hangover. Their priorities are different, and they’re more willing to spend their... Continue Reading →
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