Health Enhancing Behaviors
Posted by in Health Behavior on February 7, 2012
Health is wealth and there is no substitute to health. If a person is healthy, then everything seems sweet but if health is disturbed then the sweetest thing will look bad. A healthy person can enjoy every aspect of life and praise the beauty of nature, whereas a sick person cannot enjoy anything about life.
Everyone likes to remain healthy and enjoy life, but many people are unable to enjoy life because of health problems, the health problems arises when a person fails to take care of his/her health in way it is required, resulting in distress and illness. Health is nature’s gift, and health can be improved by following some small measures. Read the rest of this entry »
Madison Avenue Methods Can Drive Health Behavior Change
Posted by in Health Behavior on February 7, 2012
If you asked the typical HR leader how the flashy glitz of Madison Avenue and the world of consumer advertising fit into their job function, you’d probably get more than a few raised eyebrows. But there is much that HR can learn from advertising, especially as it relates to addressing health-behavior change in the workforce.
With the costs of health insurance continuing to rise far faster than the cost of living, the ability of HR departments to communicate effectively about health improvements has become more challenging. And it’s not just communicating information about services; it’s about driving participation and measuring results.
Unfortunately, most Americans are doing a fairly poor job at caring for their health and well-being, as evidenced by the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, stress, anxiety and other lifestyle-related conditions. Their inability to do what is “right” about their health – whether by improving nutrition, engaging in exercise, taking preventive measures or dealing with acute or chronic health issues – impacts negatively not just on themselves, but also on the efficiency and profitability of their organizations. Read the rest of this entry »