More than half of multinational corporations surveyed expect to introduce or expand corporate wellness programs over the next five years, according to the results of a new survey of CEOs of global companies. The global workforce is becoming fatter, sicker...
Can't find anyone to exercise with? Don't despair: New research from Michigan State University reveals working out with a virtual partner improves motivation during exercise. The study led by Deborah Feltz, chairperson of MSU's Department of Kinesiology, is the first...
If you sometimes feel a burning pain above your heel with every step you take, you might have achilles tendonitis, a condition that plagues athletes and non-athletes alike. Achilles tendonitis is caused by inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon,...
Know the facts, that is! Talking to your children about smoking — and modeling non-smoking behavior — are key factors in preventing your children from starting smoking. But if the thought of bringing up the subject of smoking with your...
Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you need to abandon a fitness program; in fact, exercise is an essential part of good health during pregnancy. However, you'll need to alter your program to fit your changing needs and abilities. There...
Survey respondents said they felt more tired when they returned home from their vacations than they did before they left. The planning process, later bedtimes and unfamiliar or uncomfortable accommodations were some of the reasons people were tired when they...
