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 | Jul 1, 2021 | For Business, Mental Health, Weight Management, Whole Person Health
Now that we’re finally seeing the end of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re realizing just how significant an impact the pandemic has had on mental health. In a survey conducted by KFF, 54% of adults said the pandemic...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 21, 2021 | For Business, Genetics, Weight Management, Whole Person Health
More than one in three Americans are overweight and that number is growing. Over the past decade the rate of obesity rose from 34% to 42%. It’s not that those individuals aren’t trying to be healthy. Just look at the number of weight loss programs on the market today:...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 13, 2021 | Benefit Design, For Business, Habit Change, Mental Health, Whole Person Health
As we’re nearing the end of the pandemic, it’s time to take a new look at your benefits programs, especially health and well-being programs. According to a survey report from the American Psychological Association, the emotional, physical, and financial stressors of...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 7, 2021 | Benefit Design, For Business, Healthcare Costs, Whole Person Health
The general health of an individual is traditionally measured based on indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, weight, and other vitals. Research, however, now indicates that Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) play a much larger...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 2, 2021 | Chronic Disease, For Business, Habit Change, Healthcare Costs, Whole Person Health
We’ve known for some time that lifestyle is closely tied to health and risk for chronic disease. It’s a topic that’s gaining increasing interest by employers and health plans as they seek ways to improve employee and member health while reducing the skyrocketing costs...
