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As mentioned earlier in the week in my last post, diabetes prevalence is trending the wrong direction. Obesity and type II diabetes go hand in hand with one another and have significant workplace health and work disability implications. There are numerous tools in the health toolbox to help with obesity and diabetes, many of whichContinue reading “A combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy can help with the obesity epidemic.”

Diabetes is a leading cause of disability and mortality in the US and is growing in prevalence internationally. Care for it accounts for 24% of all US healthcare spending at over $237 billion, impacting employee health benefit spend, and an additional $90 billion in reduced work productivity. This recently published JAMA study described some alarmingContinue reading “US Diabetes trends in the wrong direction”

Outcomes from a recent study commissioned by GSK and conducted by Avalere correlate with other reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted routine vaccinations, a longstanding pillar of both workplace health and wellbeing programming, as well as public health initiatives. From the research, approximately 26 million CDC-recommended vaccine doses were missed in 2020 across commercial,Continue reading “US sees large decrease in CDC-recommended routine vaccinations”

Here are some interesting results from a small study on #wearabletech uses beyond activity monitoring, such as steps and sleep. Based upon the outcome of this Stanford University study, metrics such as heart rate, electrodermal activity and temperature data correlated with clinically derived measures, such as lab diagnostics. Correlations were found between heart rate valuesContinue reading “New research highlights expanded role of wearables in wellbeing and healthcare”

I’m a big sci-fi fan, particularly the stories where space travelers return from a long journey and everyone they know has changed.  HR may just find their workers returning to the offices, back from the “journey” of the year-plus long pandemic and working remotely, have changed quite a bit as well. You may not immediately seeContinue reading “Preparing for return-to-work mental health challenges”

One issue that I frequently remind #employers and other stakeholders about is that the effects of the #sarscov2 virus and #covid19 disease will be felt long after it moves into the endemic phase. We are learning more about “long haulers’ as time goes on, these are people with lingering health issues long after the acute phase of the illness has passed.Continue reading “Measuring Health Implications for People with Long Term COVID-19”

A recent COVID-19-related update was published by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that confirms that incentives do not conflict with Federal EEO laws. These new Federal Government guidelines clarify laws and employer policies regarding COVID-19 vaccination. According to the commission, employers can legally require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 “so long as employers complyContinue reading “US EEOC Releases New Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers”

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), has impacted nearly every employer during the global pandemic. Small organizations to global conglomerates have faced an unprecedented need to adapt to ever-changing circumstances, landscapes, and evolving science and understanding. Employees have been under significant pressure, including job loss, workingContinue reading “COVID-19 and Vaccine Policies in the Workplace”

Earlier this month, I shared my thoughts on building the business case for integrated workplace wellbeing solutions. The goal of the session was to help you answer a very common question that organizations are faced with. The latest evidence-informed research on the business value of workplace health solutions was presented and discussed. You can viewContinue reading “Building the Business Case for Workplace Wellbeing Solutions”

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our work lives, home lives and everything in between, our health has taken center stage. This has not always been the case. Many of us take our health for granted, until a scare forces some of us back to reality. Then we focus on the lifestyle choices weContinue reading “Is Protecting Mental Health Possible During the COVID-19 Pandemic?”

The idea behind this Worksite Doc blog is to provide original, as well as referenced content on topics that may be of interest to those passionate about workplace health. I am a firm believer in the integration of all aspects of health that are impacted by work, and vice versa. I have devoted my professionalContinue reading “Welcome to my new Blog!”