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 →
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
“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 →
"People say that 'you are what you eat,' and we're finding that to be true in lots of ways," says Concepcion Rodriguez Esteban, another of the paper's authors and a staff researcher at Salk. "The state of your cells as you age clearly depends on your interactions with your environment, which includes what and how... Continue Reading →
Employees are concerned about their health and well-being, but they lack specific knowledge of their health status and motivation to change poor behaviors It may pay for employers to go the limit to encourage worker health. A Humana study from August 2019 found that a healthy workforce leads to higher productivity and healthcare savings. The health insurer said... Continue Reading →
“The findings from the ‘Health on Demand’ survey confirm our belief that employers looking to build a workplace culture of wellbeing and to improve talent retention should consider digital health investments, otherwise they risk being left behind in today’s competitive global labour markets.” https://www.itij.com/latest/news/employees-want-digital-health-support-their-employers
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