by Emmy Kissinger | Nov 22, 2022 | Corporate Health, For Business, Genetics, Metabolic Disease, Prevention, Whole Person Health
Genetics plays a large role in our health as a whole. It is often noted that health is determined 30% by genetics and 70% by lifestyle. In contrast to medical genetics, the role of behavior genetics in disease prevention is not to determine whether someone is at high...
by Emmy Kissinger | Oct 10, 2022 | Corporate Health, For Business, Mental Health, Prevention, Whole Person Health
Mental health disorders affect millions of American workers, yet they are often not discussed. October is Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month, which offers a great opportunity to shed light on these often overlooked subjects to better understand the...
by Gaurav Sharda | Sep 14, 2021 | For Business, Healthcare Costs, Prevention, Weight Management
Driving participation and keeping employees engaged in a health and well-being program is a challenge many employers have experienced. There are proven ways, however, to improve participation. For example, research published by the Rand Company shows that incentives...
by Gaurav Sharda | Aug 16, 2021 | For Business, Habit Change, Prevention, Whole Person Health
Our healthcare system is backwards. Instead of placing emphasis on attaining and maintaining wellness, it focuses on treating (and monetizing) illness. Basically, it’s “sick care,” not “well care.” By the time an individual seeks treatment for an illness, it’s likely...
by Gaurav Sharda | Aug 2, 2021 | Benefit Design, Chronic Disease, For Business, Healthcare Costs, Prevention
The US Census Bureau predicts that by 2034—less than 15 years from now—there will be 77 million seniors age 65 and older in the US, outnumbering those age 18 or under. In terms of cost, the impact on an aging population is significant for providers, payers, and...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 17, 2021 | Chronic Disease, For Business, Habit Change, Prevention
Chronic disease is a pandemic in the U.S., costing employers, health plans, and the entire health system billions each year. We’ve seen this growing wave building for years but it’s been challenging to slow it down, let alone reverse the trend. This is why so many...
