• By Paul DeMiglio  |  Sep 26, 2013

    World Heart Day Underscores Why Exercise and Diet Count

    This year’s World Heart Day on Sunday, September 29 will focus on raising awareness around changes that individuals – especially women and children – can incorporate into their daily habits to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Created in 2000 by the World Heart Federation (WHF) to highlight…more.

  • By Melissa Kostinas, Director, Workplace Wellness Campaign, The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI)  |  Aug 29, 2013

    Patient Advocacy Group Shares Solutions to Fuel Greater Participation in Workplace Wellness Programs

    Workplace wellness is not a new concept, but it is definitely one that is recently gaining more importance. With non-communicable diseases on the rise, many people are becoming more concerned about what lifestyle choices can be made to avoid them and stay healthy. Furthermore, businesses recognize the cost of stressed,…more.

  • By Paul DeMiglio  |  Aug 27, 2013

    August Health Awareness Days Provide Opportunities to Take Action

    As young people across the country go back to school, patient advocates and government stakeholders are leveraging awareness days to help communities learn about health issues impacting children, prevention strategies and efforts to improve care. Here are some examples: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Each August organizations including the Envision…more.

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  • By Shawn J. Green, PhD, Co-founder, Berkeley Test  |  Jul 25, 2013

    Turning DASH Strategy into Reality for Improved Cardio Wellness Outcomes: Part II

    As part of their health & wellness program, the largest health insurer sent me a refrigerator magnet highlighting the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Diet (DASH).  In their accompanying letter, the company stated that the refrigerator magnet is a “tool to help you manage your blood pressure.”…more.

  • By Linda Barlow  |  May 21, 2013

    Not So Fast! Chews Your Bites Carefully.

    You might ask what gulping down your meal has to do with health. Well, the reason could lie somewhere in your middle. Proper diet and exercise are critical ingredients to successful weight management, but there’s even more to the story. When you have your next meal, remember that fewer bites…more.