Firefighting is a demanding occupation. Considerable physical fitness and mental fortitude are required to perform an array of challenging tasks. The public belief is that firefighters, career or ...

In addition to traditional benefits, such as health care coverage and 401(k) plans, employers across the globe are increasingly offering programs designed to boost employees’ mental health—free ...

It’s tough to take issue with the idea of workplace wellness programs, but a new book — through analytics and data — does just that. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act authorized funds for ...

Employer-sponsored wellness programs are designed to promote healthier lifestyles through health screenings, fitness incentives, and/or lifestyle coaching. In recent years, such programs have become ...

According to a study published in JAMA Network, the healthspan-lifespan gap (number of years lived with disability or disease) of Americans was 12.4 years on average, the highest among all the nations ...

Microsoft, a titan in the tech world, took a bold step to prioritize the health and wellness of its workforce through technology. The outcome? An impressive 47% surge in physical activity and a 5% ...

Wellness programs are an important component of employer benefits packages because they offer workers and their family’s choices for pursuing healthier lifestyles with less illness, ultimately leading ...

A healthy employee is a happy employee, and many companies that understand this go out of their way to support the health and well-being of their employees by offering employee wellness programs.

Welcome to the Musicians’ Wellness Program (MWP) at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music! The MWP supports the whole musician. Our holistic approach emphasizes prevention, balance and ...

Students who are enrolled in demanding medical and graduate biomedical education programs can experience mental health concerns including burnout and stress. Left unaddressed, these concerns can lead ...