Recently published studies show that exercising, whether aerobic activity or weight lifting, can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes or reduce the risk of death in men who already have the disease.
One study that included 32,000 men over an 18 year period found that those who exercised at least 2.5 hrs a week, or .5 hour a day, reduced their risk by 34% and those who participated in both weight…
Just like the coming of a new year, the motivation to get fit is on the rise. With the passing of the 2012 Olympic Games, sports and physical activity has gained a substantial amount of attention, something that is crucial for health and well-being worldwide. A new study has shown that a lack of exercise is responsible for as many deaths a year as smoking – about 5.3m.
According to the…
The Oppenheimer Group, a more than 150-year-old international fresh produce procurement and distribution company, has provided its employees at their Wilmington, DE offices with no ordinary lunch break. Beginning last spring, Oppenheimer gave their employees the option to work out over their lunch hour as part of the Titus Work Strong program – a program designed to afford fitness and wellness…
Chronic diseases are responsible for more than 75 percent of the nation’s $2.5 trillion in healthcare expenditures, with obesity alone responsible for more than $123 billion. Obese individuals’ medical costs are 42% higher per year than normal weight individuals. These rising medical costs are driving employers out of the health benefits market and shifting costs to employees.
While…
