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America’s relationship with work is unhealthy and unsustainable.
We work long hours and report some of the highest levels of job stress in the world.
We spend more on #healthcare than any other nation, but our employees are sicker than those in other high-income nations.
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America’s relationship with work is unhealthy and unsustainable.
We work long hours and report some of the highest levels of job stress in the world.
We spend more on #healthcare than any other nation, but our employees are sicker than those in other high-income nations.
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Work is taking a toll on our #MetabolicHealth.
And not only is this bad for our longevity — it's bad for business too.
Poor health is associated with more than $575 billion in lost potential, and 1.5 billion days of missed productivity for US businesses.
Work is taking a toll on our #MetabolicHealth.
And not only is this bad for our longevity — it's bad for business too.
Poor health is associated with more than $575 billion in lost potential, and 1.5 billion days of missed productivity for US businesses.
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Science shows a clear link between job stress and #MetabolicSyndrome, which may include:
1️⃣ Increased weight gain
2️⃣ High blood sugar
3️⃣ Hypertension
4️⃣ Heightened cholesterol
5️⃣ Abnormal triglycerides
Science shows a clear link between job stress and #MetabolicSyndrome, which may include:
1️⃣ Increased weight gain
2️⃣ High blood sugar
3️⃣ Hypertension
4️⃣ Heightened cholesterol
5️⃣ Abnormal triglycerides
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It's not possible to force health improvements onto anyone. But when you foster a metabolically friendly environment, employees will be more likely to embrace heart healthy practices
Here are some practical #HealthPromotion tips for in-house and remote employees.
It's not possible to force health improvements onto anyone. But when you foster a metabolically friendly environment, employees will be more likely to embrace heart healthy practices
Here are some practical #HealthPromotion tips for in-house and remote employees.
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Sign up for #CorporateWellness retreats that focus on healthy de-stressing, gentle activity, and relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.
These support better metabolic health in the long run, and provide employees with a much-needed break as well.
Sign up for #CorporateWellness retreats that focus on healthy de-stressing, gentle activity, and relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.
These support better metabolic health in the long run, and provide employees with a much-needed break as well.
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You can promote #HeartHealthyHabits just by walking the talk.
If you're an employee, encourage coworkers to make one heart-healthy change per week.
If you're an employer, support the adoption of healthy habits with walking meetings, stretch breaks, and mental health PTO.
You can promote #HeartHealthyHabits just by walking the talk.
If you're an employee, encourage coworkers to make one heart-healthy change per week.
If you're an employer, support the adoption of healthy habits with walking meetings, stretch breaks, and mental health PTO.
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Create a supportive #HealthCommunity, such as:
A weekly newsletter with health tips.
Or an online forum where workers can connect.
In either case, use your wellness community to encourage company-wide 5Ks, weekend hikes, or healthy group potlucks.
Create a supportive #HealthCommunity, such as:
A weekly newsletter with health tips.
Or an online forum where workers can connect.
In either case, use your wellness community to encourage company-wide 5Ks, weekend hikes, or healthy group potlucks.
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A subsidized gym membership, mindfulness app, or personal training stipend is a wonderful way to show employees you care.
Be sure that your employees are aware of these benefits.
If possible, make it easy for them to use their #WellnessStipends both quickly and conveniently.
A subsidized gym membership, mindfulness app, or personal training stipend is a wonderful way to show employees you care.
Be sure that your employees are aware of these benefits.
If possible, make it easy for them to use their #WellnessStipends both quickly and conveniently.
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It will be critical to start with the core of poor metabolic health: a lack of #cardiovasculartraining.
This means providing employees with information related to heart-healthy exercises, and if possible, on-site facilities or equipment.
For SMBs, stipends can be helpful here.
It will be critical to start with the core of poor metabolic health: a lack of #cardiovasculartraining.
This means providing employees with information related to heart-healthy exercises, and if possible, on-site facilities or equipment.
For SMBs, stipends can be helpful here.
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If you're curious to learn more, I'd be happy to talk you through the basics of my employee heart health optimization program.
In our free call, I'll detail each of my six modules, my preferred approach, and opportunities where I can be of service.
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ovadiahearthealth.com/talk-to-ovadia/
If you're curious to learn more, I'd be happy to talk you through the basics of my employee heart health optimization program.
In our free call, I'll detail each of my six modules, my preferred approach, and opportunities where I can be of service.
👇
ovadiahearthealth.com/talk-to-ovadia/
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