This week we have Kim Barnouin, author of Skinny Bitch and Heather Lounsbury, Holistic Healthcare Advisor. For more information, show notes, and an upcoming schedule, go to www.thisweekin.com.
This week we have Elise Gulan, Celebrity Fitness Trainer. For more information, show notes, and an upcoming schedule, go to www.thisweekin.com.
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Ken Comeau, Vice President at CBIA discusses the benefits of workplace wellness programs and a new offering for small businesses_-CBIA’s Healthy Connections.
CBIA Unveils New Wellness Program for Small Businesses
CBIA Healthy Connections helps employees take better control of their own health
Healthier behaviors translate into fewer health issues within the workforce, which in turn can help lower healthcare costs for everyone. Most companies view wellness programs as an investment in their most valuable asset, their employees. They know a healthy workforce is happier and more productive. Studies show that companies with wellness programs yield 20 percent more productivity per employee than companies without wellness programs.
Those are just some of the reasons the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) has launched CBIA Healthy Connections, a wellness program for small businesses. The program uses cutting-edge online tools and resources to incent employers and employees to become more engaged in wellness and to take better control of their own health.
“CBIA Healthy Connections is a smart prescription for controlling healthcare costs, increasing productivity, and improving employees’ quality of life,” says Philip Vogel, senior vice president of CBIA’s Service Corp. “With rising costs and uncertainties surrounding federal healthcare reform, it’s crucial for businesses to take steps to help reduce costs and improve the health of their employees.”
Businesses play an important role in improving the health and overall well-being of their workers because most people spend large amounts of time at work, making it the perfect location for promoting healthy habits. According to the journal Health Affairs, every $1 invested in wellness programs can save companies $2.73 in absenteeism costs.
“Worksite wellness programs have been delivering positive results for larger groups, but up until now little has been done in the small business market,” says Ken Comeau, vice president of sales, and products/services at CBIA. “Businesses with wellness programs experience improved employee morale, increased employee loyalty, reduced organizational conflicts, and improved employee decision-making abilities.”
CBIA Healthy Connections is free to all CBIA Health Connections members beginning Jan. 1, 2011. The program includes
• An online health assessment and confidential employee health status report
• Tools to help employees change behavior
• Information to help businesses promote wellness within their companies
• Feedback to help businesses monitor the success of their program
CBIA has partnered with LifeCare, a nationally respected wellness organization, to provide the employee online experience. LifeCare has been providing wellness benefits to over 4.5 million people for more than two decades.
“CBIA Healthy Connections is simple, effective, and will improve employers’ bottom line and provide companies with a healthier, happier workforce,” says Vogel.
For more information, visit CBIAHealthyConnections.com.
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The US Chamber of Commerce says one of its top priorities in 2011 will be to lobby to repeal President Obama’s health-care reform plan
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As I was checking out of the market the other day, the check out person asked me what COQ-10 was, because she noticed it has been a hot seller recently. I’ve noticed in my practice that many cardiovascular patients are taking this as a natural supplement.
Coenzyme Q-10 is a natural compound found in the energy producing center of our cells AND is a key ingredient involved in the production of cellular energy. Cellular energy, otherwise known as ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate is what sparks a muscle contraction or makes our hearts pump. It also sparks all biological processes which help our cells grow, divide and communicate. It is a highly charged energy molecule that our bodies depend on. Recent studies have been done on COQ-10s specific role in cardiovascular health. Studies have found that COQ-10 is an antioxidant which can remove toxic and damaging substances (otherwise known as free radials) from our bodies that lead to a number of health problems categorized as heart disease including heart failure, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Studies have also shown that COQ-10 supplements the energy of the weakened heart muscle helping to increase the force of its pumping action. Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, you should consult your health care provider before taking any new dietary supplements. Consult yours to see if COQ-10 may be good for you!
DElizabeth McDowell is a California state and nationally licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner. She has a small clinic in San Francisco where she practices acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tui na massage.
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www.desu.edu: Delaware State University is offering fitness programs at the new Wellness Center. Students and teachers can participate in strength training, group cycling, Pilates, and more. Amber Dover and Marissa McGarrell discovers how DSU stays fit.
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DSU is one of America’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded in 1891 at the State College for Colored Students, DSU takes pride in its heritage as one of the country’s first land-grant educational institutions, rooted early on in agriculture and education. Our current undergraduate population includes a 68 percent African-American enrollment and an increasing number of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and other international students.
Today DSU offers 54 undergraduate degree programs, in fields ranging from education, healthcare, optics and aviation. It offers 24 masters’ degrees including graduate programs in molecular and cellular neuroscience and teaching English as a second language. We offer five doctoral degree programs in areas such as interdisciplinary applied mathematics/mathematical physics and educational leadership. DSU has190 faculty members within 21 academic departments. 174 faculty members possess a PhD or a terminal degree. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Delaware State University is ranked 17th among 80 Historically Black Universities and Colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Delaware State University was named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2011! This honor ranks the University in the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.
Currently, there are 17 NCAA Division I sports at DSU. Varsity teams compete in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s bowling, football, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, tennis, volleyball, softball, equestrian and soccer. In addition, our cheerleaders are the pep and step at campus sporting events, fundraisers and pep rallies and are role models for campus spirit.
The Hornet football team ranked first in the MEAC division in 2007 with an undefeated conference record of 8–0. In 2007–08 the Hornets football and softball teams won MEAC Championship titles. The Lady Hornet basketball team won the 2007 MEAC Tournament and made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The DSU bowling team has won back-to-back MEAC championships and competed in the NCAA championship tournament in each of the last two years.
DSU is home to the nationally renowned Approaching Storm Marching Band.
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Women To The World – WTTW – has just opened a health clinic providing (previously non-existent) gynecological care to women and basic health care for refugee women and children in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The clinic will serve over 100,000 women and children who were displaced under the Taliban regime and forced to flee to Pakistan. Now ‘home’ many have found their homes and properties destroyed and are now living in refugee camps with up to 200,000 people. We are privileged to serve this otherwise unreached people group.
We are a registered non-profit group operating under a 501(c)(3) rating – so each gift you give is tax-exempt.
By supporting WTTW, you are supporting widows and orphans, whom otherwise would not have help. We thank you for your support and will use every opportunity to find matching donors to increase the impact of your gift.
We need YOUR help to keep the doors open! Visit our website to read more and to make a donation.
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A patient of mine gave me a great topic for a tip when he sent me this article about doctors in Massachusetts giving their patients “vegetable prescriptions” to help fight childhood obesity. These prescriptions are really vouchers that families can use to buy vegetables at their local farmers’ market. Now, the best way for many Americans to avoid obesity is to stay away from processed foods like salty and sugary snacks and vegetable vouchers alone may not be enough, but I think it really gets the ball rolling where people become more aware of fresh fruits and vegetables and will be more likely to incorporate them into their diets on a regular basis. So, wherever you live, find your local farmers’ market and eat your vegetables.
Dr. Mark Savant is a General Internist. He has been in practice for over 12 years. received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin
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The Foundation for Health Coverage Education – FHCE -was established in 2004 by Phil Lebherz to aggregate, organize and simplify public and private health insurance eligibility information in order to help more people access health coverage. This press conference was held to publicize how the Foundation successfully connects people who have lost their health insurance with low-cost health coverage. Video produced by Marshall Thompson, marshall@prvideo.tv 310-403-2507on
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David Riklan explains the key basic strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Visit http://www.selfgrowth.com for hundreds of free resources on healthy living, such as website links, articles, videos, and discussion boards.
Dr. Curtis Graham is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to “Health Education.” Please visit his website – Healthcare Toolbox – by clicking here:
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Vote for TYT Once A Day: http://vote.streamys.org/ (3/22/10 – 4/11/10)
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